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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Lyon is to drive which takes 7h 15m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Lyon via Meran and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Merano to Lyon?

The distance between Merano and Lyon is 769 km. The road distance is 730.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Lyon without a car is to train via Verona which takes 10h 9m and costs €95 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Merano to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Lyon bus from?

Merano to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Lyon train from?

Merano to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Lyon?

The best way to get from Merano to Lyon is to train via Verona which takes 10h 9m and costs €95 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Merano to Lyon bus arrive?

Merano to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Merano to Lyon train arrive?

Merano to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

Can I drive from Merano to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Lyon is 731 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Merano to Lyon.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Merano to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Merano to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, plane, 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.

Train via Verona
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
10h 9m
€96–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 407
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 480 / ...
13h 15m
€48–97
Drive 730.7 km
1. Drive from Merano to Lyoncar 730.7 km
7h 15m
€116–167
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
9h 1m
€269–480
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
10h 37m
€99–173
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo - Airport to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to La Tour Du Pintrain Ter
4. Take the train from La Tour Du Pin to Lyon Jean Macetrain Ter
13h 57m
€182–278
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
8h 25m
€154–403
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
9h 17m
€186–422
Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
12h 1m
€287–551

Merano to Lyon by train

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10h 9mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 768.9 km
Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Lyon Part Dieu via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Lyon via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 13h 15m.

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