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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €140 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Mainz to Lyon?

The distance between Mainz and Lyon is 595 km. The road distance is 652.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Lyon without a car is to train via Offenburg which takes 8h and costs €130 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Mainz to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lyon bus from?

Mainz to Lyon bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lyon train from?

Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Lyon?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can train via Offenburg, which costs €130 - €390 and takes 8h, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 12h.

Where does the Mainz to Lyon bus arrive?

Mainz to Lyon bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A station.

Where does the Mainz to Lyon train arrive?

Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Lyon is 653 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Mainz to Lyon.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4h 29m
€141–298
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N122 / ...
12h 48m
€63–120
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h
€138–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
12h
€68–125
Drive 652.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lyoncar 652.8 km
6h 2m
€102–148
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 5m
€161–364
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 20m
€149–295

Mainz to Lyon by train

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Distance: 594.8 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa City fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h.

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