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

The cheapest way to get from Solingen to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solingen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs €160 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Solingen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Solingen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Solingen Mühlenplatz and arriving at Lyon via Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Solingen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Solingen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Solingen Bahnhof Mitte and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Solingen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Solingen to Lyon?

The distance between Solingen and Lyon is 999 km. The road distance is 729.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Solingen to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 5m and costs €220 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Solingen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solingen to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Solingen to Lyon train from?

Solingen to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Solingen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Solingen to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 5m and costs €220 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Solingen to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Solingen to Lyon train arrive?

Solingen to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Solingen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Solingen to Lyon is 729 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Solingen to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1244+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Solingen to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 5m
€221–457
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
13h 17m
€50–95
Drive 729.1 km
1. Drive from Solingen to Lyoncar 729.1 km
7h 21m
€114–164
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Solingen Mitte to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
5h 7m
Train
1. Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 15m
€173–333
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
14h 38m
€79–206
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 18m
€162–397

Solingen to Lyon by train

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Distance: 999.1 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Solingen Bahnhof Mitte to Lyon Part Dieu via Solingen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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