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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €140 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mannheim central bus station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Lyon?

The distance between Mannheim and Lyon is 646 km. The road distance is 597.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Mannheim to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Lyon bus from?

Mannheim to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mannheim central bus station.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Mannheim to Lyon?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €130 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Mannheim to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mannheim to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mannheim to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Lyon is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Mannheim to Lyon.

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

Book your Mannheim to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4077+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 3m
€136–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N122 / ...
10h 31m
€50–100
Drive 597.8 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Lyoncar 597.8 km
5h 59m
€94–136
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4h 37m
€144–332
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 46m
€130–342
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Appenweier Bahnhoftrain Re2 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
8h 7m
€133–268
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
5h 5m
€147–461
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 13m
€174–398

Mannheim to Lyon by train

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 646.1 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 10h 31m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 6 times a week.

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