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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €150 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Feuersee and arriving at Lyon via Stuttgart West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Lyon?

The distance between Stuttgart and Lyon is 659 km. The road distance is 571.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €80 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Stuttgart to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Lyon bus from?

Stuttgart to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart West station.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Lyon train from?

Stuttgart to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Stuttgart to Lyon?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stuttgart to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Lyon is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Stuttgart to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3199+ hotels available in Lyon.

Stuttgart to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Stuttgart 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 Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
6h 5m
€82–321
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart West to LyonN1316 / ...
10h 16m
€30–70
Drive 571.7 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Lyon571.7 km
6h 29m
€88–127
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
4h 42m
€151–310
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 21m
€82–271
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon PerracheTgv
6h 28m
€117–221
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)STR - LYS
6h 8m
€108–246
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
5h 18m
€127–328
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MUC - LYS
7h 10m
€130–292

Stuttgart to Lyon by train

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6h 5mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 658.7 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart West to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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