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 €55 - €100 and takes 11h 10m.

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 6m and costs €140 - €350.

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 three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.

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 22m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Lyon?

The distance between Nuremberg and Lyon is 860 km. The road distance is 769.6 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 22m and costs €130 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m 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 22m and costs €130 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €270 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 770 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m 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 1098+ hotels available in Lyon.

Nuremberg to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Nuremberg 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 Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
9h 22m
€139–345
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyonbus N1759 / ...
11h 10m
€55–100
Drive 769.6 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Lyoncar 769.6 km
7h 42m
€119–171
Fly from Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NUE - LYS
6h 22m
€87–268
Train via Nuernberg Hbf
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 49m
€154–309
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
3. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
15h 4m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 6m
€148–342
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 25m
€170–404

Nuremberg to Lyon by train

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9h 22mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 860.1 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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