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 €45 - €90 and takes 11h 25m.

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 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Lyon via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

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 €110 - €300.

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 €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 25m.

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 1304+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ulm 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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
7h 19m
€118–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Lyonbus N1316 / ...
11h 25m
€46–89
Drive 588.9 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Lyoncar 588.9 km
7h 1m
€91–131
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
€149–354
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 34m
€143–265
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Neu-Ulm to Memmingentrain Rs7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Memmingen central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
11h 41m
€54–95
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 10m
€131–332
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 41m
€112–268
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
€154–418

Ulm to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 19mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 747.4 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 via Karlsruhe central train station in around 11h 25m.

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