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

The cheapest way to get from Pilsen to Lyon is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pilsen to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Pilsen and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plzeň and arriving at Lyon. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Pilsen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Pilsen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Schwandorf, Nuernberg Hbf, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

How far is it from Pilsen to Lyon?

The distance between Pilsen and Lyon is 949 km. The road distance is 960.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pilsen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs €180 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Pilsen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Lyon bus from?

Pilsen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plzeň station.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Lyon train from?

Pilsen to Lyon train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Pilsen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Pilsen to Lyon is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs €180 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Pilsen to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pilsen to Lyon train arrive?

Pilsen to Lyon train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Schwandorf station.

Can I drive from Pilsen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Pilsen to Lyon is 961 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Pilsen to Lyon.

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

Book your Pilsen to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Pilsen to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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

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Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PRG - LYS
5h 45m
€74–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Lyonbus N1315
15h 35m
€60–140
Train
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Schwandorftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
14h 26m
€187–379
Drive 960.9 km
1. Drive from Pilsen to Lyoncar 960.9 km
8h 57m
€154–222
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
8h 21m
€183–359
Bus to Dresden Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Dresdenbus
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DRS - LYS
8h 45m
€202–511
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane PRG - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 30m
€112–291

Pilsen to Lyon by train

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14h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 948.9 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Pilsen, Czechia and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Lyon Part Dieu via Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 14h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Plzeň to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 15h 35m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.

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