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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lyon is to bus via Saarbrücken which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 5m.

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 30m and costs €120 - €250.

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 via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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, Römisches Theater and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Mainz to Lyon?

The distance between Mainz and Lyon is 595 km. The road distance is 652.7 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 which takes 8h 6m and costs €90 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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 FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lyon train from?

Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Lyon?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €350 and takes 8h 6m, you could also bus via Saarbrücken, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Mainz to Lyon bus arrive?

Mainz to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Mainz to Lyon train arrive?

Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), 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 5h 59m to drive from Mainz to Lyon.

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

Book your Mainz to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3711+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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

Fly Frankfurt to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
4h 30m
€122–247
Bus via Saarbrücken
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Saarbrücken bus stationN90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to LyonN235
10h 5m
€39–67
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
8h 6m
€94–345
Drive 652.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lyon652.7 km
5h 59m
€101–146
Fly Frankfurt to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
6h 52m
€135–331
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
6h 43m
€163–334
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
8h 22m
€94–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A
11h 49m
€74–99

Mainz to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 6mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.8 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lyon Part Dieu via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 8h 6m.

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