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 €50 - €90 and takes 11h.

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 €160 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.

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 565.3 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 €120 - €290.

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 €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h.

Where does the Ulm to Lyon bus arrive?

Ulm to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon 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 565 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m 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 1352+ 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
€129–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135
11h
€50–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
10h 53m
€68–124
Drive 565.3 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Lyoncar 565.3 km
7h 36m
€87–126
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
€160–359
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
€149–280
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
€141–355
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 31m
€122–268
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
€154–422

Ulm to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 19mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 11h.

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