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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Zwickau is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 45m.

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 8h 25m and costs €170 - €380.

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 14h 45m.

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 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Zwickau?

The distance between Lyon and Zwickau is 1175 km. The road distance is 976.3 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 38m and costs €230 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 11h 38m 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 38m and costs €230 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 45m.

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 976 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Lyon to Zwickau.

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

Book your Lyon to Zwickau train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 150+ hotels available in Zwickau.

Lyon to Zwickau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Zwickau by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 S5 / ...
11h 38m
€232–428
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
14h 45m
€71–118
Drive 976.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Zwickaucar 976.3 km
8h 57m
€151–218
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
8h 25m
€176–375
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 38m
€223–454
Bus, train
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(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
19h 58m
€93–137
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 50m
€161–525

Lyon to Zwickau by train

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11h 38mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,174.6 km
Duration: 11h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Zwickau central train station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 14h 45m.

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