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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Lyon is to bus via Zurich which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €130 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Lyon. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Munich to Lyon?

The distance between Munich and Lyon is 650 km. The road distance is 696 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Lyon without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 9h 9m and costs €160 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Munich to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Lyon bus from?

Munich to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Munich - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Lyon train from?

Munich to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Lyon?

The best way to get from Munich to Lyon is to train via Stuttgart which takes 9h 9m and costs €160 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Munich to Lyon bus arrive?

Munich to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Munich to Lyon train arrive?

Munich to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Lyon is 696 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Munich to Lyon.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4102+ hotels available in Lyon.

Munich to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Munich to Lyon by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
4h 56m
€134–288
Bus via Zurich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m
€53–105
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 9m
€166–420
Drive 696 km
1. Drive from Munich to Lyoncar 696 km
8h 1m
€110–158
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
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
7h 24m
€143–359
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Müllheimtrain 60
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 13m
€178–435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
13h 5m
€60–130

Munich to Lyon by train

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9h 9mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 649.8 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from München Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Munich - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Zürich in around 11h 25m.

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