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 €45 - €85 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 58m and costs €130 - €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 twice daily, 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 Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Basel Sbb and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Lyon?

The distance between Mannheim and Lyon is 660 km. The road distance is 598.7 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 bus and train which takes 7h 44m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Mannheim Hbf station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to Lyon?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Lyon is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 7h 47m.

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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Lyon is 599 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 3813+ 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 bus, train, car, plane, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Strasbourgbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 44m
€113–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N122 / ...
10h 31m
€45–85
Drive 598.7 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Lyoncar 598.7 km
5h 57m
€92–132
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4h 58m
€133–336
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
7h 47m
€101–244
Bus via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyonbus 766 / ...
12h 31m
€49–91
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Offenburgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
6h 3m
€120–306
Train, bus to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane STR - LYS
8h 13m
€105–267

Mannheim to Lyon by bus, tram, and train

39Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 660 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 10h 31m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mannheim Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, and Dijon Ville in around 7h 47m.

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