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 €45 - €80 and takes 14h 35m.

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 35m 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 35m.

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 Strasbourg Bahnhof and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Lyon to Zwickau?

The distance between Lyon and Zwickau is 1189 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 12h 1m and costs €120 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 12h 1m 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 12h 1m and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 14h 35m.

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 Strasbourg 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?

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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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
12h 1m
€128–373
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 35m
€48–80
Drive 976.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Zwickaucar 976.3 km
8h 57m
€147–212
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 35m
€172–380
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 39m
€123–356
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Regensburgbus
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain Re2
3. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Hof Hbftrain Re2
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
16h 51m
€104–160
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
€185–420
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 Flughafen München to Eggmühltrain
3. Take the train from Eggmühl to Hof Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
10h 15m
€157–308
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 58m
€162–404

Lyon to Zwickau by train

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Distance: 1,189.1 km
Duration: 12h 1m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Zwickau central train station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 14h 35m.

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