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How to get fromMunich to Lyonby plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 6 ways to get from Munich to Lyon by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MUC - LYS
    4h 44m
    €133–256

  2. Bus via Zurich

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Zürichbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 25m
    €60–114

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain train 84
    8h 32m
    €157–448

  4. Drive 696 km

    1. Drive from Munich to Lyoncar car 696 km
    8h 1m
    €109–157

  5. Train via Sankt Gallen

    1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain train 88
    2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    12h 13m
    €208–663

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N106 / ...
    13h 5m
    €65–140

Munich to Lyon by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

Lufthansa and Lufthansa City fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from München Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 8h 32m.

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