What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Zwickau?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Zwickau is to bus and train which costs €80 - €140 and takes 20h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Zwickau?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Zwickau is to fly and train which takes 7h 48m and costs €200 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Zwickau station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Zwickau central train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Lyon to Zwickau?

The distance between Lyon and Zwickau is 1175 km. The road distance is 974 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Zwickau without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Zwickau without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs €220 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Zwickau?

It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Lyon to Zwickau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Zwickau bus from?

Lyon to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Zwickau train from?

Lyon to Zwickau train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Zwickau?

The best way to get from Lyon to Zwickau is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Zwickau bus arrive?

Lyon to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Lyon to Zwickau train arrive?

Lyon to Zwickau train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Zwickau?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Zwickau is 974 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Lyon to Zwickau.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Zwickau?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Zwickau?

Book your Lyon to Zwickau bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zwickau?

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Lyon to Zwickau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Zwickau by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
11h 33m
€220–417
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Pilsen Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Chebtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Cheb to Zwickau Zentrumtrain Re
20h 6m
€83–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N1759 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Zwickau central train stationbus 321 / ...
15h 30m
€92–135
Drive 974 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Zwickaucar 974 km
9h 2m
€157–226
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LYS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 48m
€205–496
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
13h 28m
€209–446
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane LYS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
8h 55m
€211–553
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LYS - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Hof Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
10h 10m
€183–541

Lyon to Zwickau by train

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Distance: 1,174.6 km
Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Zwickau, Germany?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Zwickau central train station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 15h 30m.

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