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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lyon is to bus via Frankfurt which costs €55 - €120 and takes 13h 9m.

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 €140 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

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 Mannheim which takes 8h 24m and costs €140 - €260.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Frankfurt - Airport Bus 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 €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 8h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 11h 49m.

Where does the Mainz to Lyon bus arrive?

Mainz to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland 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 6h 2m to drive from Mainz to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4104+ hotels available in Lyon.

Mainz to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4h 30m
€142–318
Bus via Frankfurt
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 9m
€55–117
Train via Mannheim
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 24m
€140–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
11h 49m
€68–144
Drive 652.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lyoncar 652.8 km
6h 2m
€101–146
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
8h 41m
€124–344

Mainz to Lyon by train

27Weekly Trains

8h 24mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.8 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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, Römisches Theater to Lyon Part Dieu via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 24m.

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