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 €30 - €85 and takes 11h 46m.

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 52m and costs €150 - €350.

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 Flughafen/Messe and Stuttgart West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

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 14m.

How far is it from Ulm to Lyon?

The distance between Ulm and Lyon is 747 km. The road distance is 565.4 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 14m and costs €85 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 14m and costs €85 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 46m.

Where does the Ulm to Lyon bus arrive?

Ulm to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stuttgart Airport Busterminal 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 33m 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 530+ 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 Bahnhof83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
7h 14m
€86–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Stuttgart Airport BusterminalN136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart West to LyonN1316 / ...
11h 46m
€33–84
Drive 565.4 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Lyon565.4 km
7h 33m
€88–127
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
5h 52m
€150–346
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h 31m
€91–287
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Laupheim Westbahnhof to Ravensburg, BahnhofRe5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Konstanz Sternenplatz700
3. Take the bus from Konstanz - Europabrücke bus station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
12h 30m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingen
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)STR - LYS
7h 6m
€113–252
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MUC - LYS
6h 12m
€138–284
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
6h 11m
€157–383

Ulm to Lyon by train

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7h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 747 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Lyon via Flughafen/Messe and Stuttgart West in around 11h 46m.

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