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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Lyon is to bus which costs €28 - €110 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €140 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Ulm to Lyon?

The distance between Ulm and Lyon is 747 km. The road distance is 588.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €90 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Ulm to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Lyon?

The best way to get from Ulm to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €110 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Ulm to Lyon bus arrive?

Ulm to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Ulm to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulm to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Lyon is 589 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Ulm to Lyon.

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

Book your Ulm to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Ulm to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

Ulm to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ulm to Lyon by train, ferry, bus, car, 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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
7h 19m
€90–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 30m
€29–110
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Aulendorf Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Aulendorf Bahnhof to Friedrichsh. Hafenbahnhoftrain
3. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry 197 / ...
4. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
12h 22m
€63–95
Drive 588.9 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Lyoncar 588.9 km
7h 1m
€91–132
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
5h 55m
€149–328
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane STR - LYS
7h 6m
€128–252
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 13m
€125–295
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 11m
€140–424

Ulm to Lyon by train

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 747 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side in around 12h 30m.

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