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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 19h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Lyon via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Berlin Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Lyon?

The distance between Potsdam and Lyon is 1031 km. The road distance is 1156.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs €120 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Potsdam to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Lyon bus from?

Potsdam to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Potsdam to Lyon?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Lyon is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs €120 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 19h 45m.

Where does the Potsdam to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Potsdam to Lyon train arrive?

Potsdam to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Lyon is 1156 km. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Potsdam to Lyon.

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

Book your Potsdam to Lyon bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

Potsdam to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 5 ways to get from Potsdam to Lyon by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BER - LYS
5h 36m
€91–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Lyonbus N235 / ...
19h 45m
€45–72
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
11h 53m
€123–443
Drive 1,156.1 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Lyoncar 1,156.1 km
11h 6m
€179–258
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Potsdam to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Lyoncar
13h 15m
€247–351

Potsdam to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

11h 53mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,031.3 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Berlin Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 18h 25m.

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