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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuremberg central bus station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Lyon?

The distance between Nuremberg and Lyon is 860 km. The road distance is 768.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €110 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Nuremberg to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Lyon bus from?

Nuremberg to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nuremberg to Lyon?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Lyon is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €110 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €230 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Lyon bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Lyon is 769 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Nuremberg to Lyon.

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

Book your Nuremberg to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Nuremberg to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Nuremberg to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Nuremberg to Lyon by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
9h 19m
€111–396
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to LyonN1759 / ...
11h 5m
€40–85
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to StrasbourgNj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
11h 42m
€83–460
Drive 768.8 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Lyon768.8 km
7h 39m
€117–169
Bus via Regensburg
1. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof WestRe50
2. Take the bus from Regensburg to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 25m
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NUE - LYS
6h 22m
€102–228
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MUC - LYS
6h 12m
€124–299
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
6h 25m
€138–307
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NUE - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 47m
€115–272

Nuremberg to Lyon by train

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9h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 859.8 km
Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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