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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Trier to Lyon?

The distance between Trier and Lyon is 899 km. The road distance is 539.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €75 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Trier to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Lyon bus from?

Trier to Lyon bus services, operated by Mobiliteit, depart from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Lyon train from?

Trier to Lyon train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Lyon?

The best way to get from Trier to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Trier to Lyon bus arrive?

Trier to Lyon bus services, operated by Mobiliteit, arrive at Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator station.

Where does the Trier to Lyon train arrive?

Trier to Lyon train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trier to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Lyon is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Trier to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Trier to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Trier to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe1
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Est82
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 43m
€75–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee to Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator306
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 17m
€30–85
Drive 539.5 km
1. Drive from Trier to Lyon539.5 km
5h 32m
€83–119
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LUX - LYS
7h 2m
€117–264
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to ThionvilleN780
2. Take the train from Thionville to Lyon Part DieuTgv
8h 34m
€104–222
Bus via Metz
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to MetzN1335
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 2m
€60–85
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LUX - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 58m
€110–258
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
7h 41m
€147–312
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourg
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
7h 36m
€159–296
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Schuman
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
9h 5m
€124–302

Trier to Lyon by train and foot

26Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.6 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, and Luxembourg in around 11h 17m.

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