There are 5 ways to get from Sylt to Lyon by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train (TGV), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Westerland (GWT) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GWT - LYS
5h 16m€146–509Train via Paris
- Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Itzehoetrain 24 / ...
- Take the train from Itzehoe to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
14h 37m€336–749Bus
- Take the bus from Niebüll Bahnhof to Flensburg Exebus 100
- Take the bus from Flensburg central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
27h 54mTrain
- Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 24
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 84
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
15h 53m€265–501Train, bus
- Take the train from Morsum(Sylt-Ost) to Hamburg-Altonatrain Re6
- Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Berntrain Ice
- Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
20h 20m€348–510
Sylt to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sylt to Lyon is to fly which costs €140 - €550 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sylt to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €140 - €550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sylt to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Niebüll Bahnhof and arriving at Lyon via Flensburg central train station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sylt to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Itzehoe, Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
The distance between Sylt and Lyon is 1069 km.
The best way to get from Sylt to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 14h 37m and costs €330 - €750.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Sylt to Lyon, including transfers.
Sylt to Lyon bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Niebüll Bahnhof station.
Sylt to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Sylt to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €330 - €750 and takes 14h 37m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 27h 54m.
What companies run services between Sylt, Germany and Lyon, France?
Lufthansa and Eurowings fly from Westerland (GWT) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Itzehoe, Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 14h 37m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Westerland to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–600
Flights from Westerland to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–650
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Itzehoe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Itzehoe to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140–280
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Bus from Niebüll Bahnhof to Flensburg Exe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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Booking & Getting There
Sylt to Lyon bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Flensburg Exe station.
Sylt to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Itzehoe station.
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