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 €40 - €70 and takes 11h 30m.

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 28m and costs €140 - €290.

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 11h 30m.

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 Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Lyon?

The distance between Mannheim and Lyon is 641 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 train which takes 5h 52m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 5h 52m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 30m.

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 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 3764+ 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, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
5h 52m
€115–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus 122 / ...
11h 30m
€40–70
Drive 598.7 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Lyoncar 598.7 km
5h 57m
€91–132
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4h 41m
€128–332
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 4m
€115–189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Lyonbus Kyiv-Lyon
12h 13m
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
4h 28m
€141–288
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane STR - LYS
6h 55m
€120–322

Mannheim to Lyon by train

8Weekly Trains

5h 52mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mannheim to Lyon.

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Distance: 640.5 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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 in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 11h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a week.

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