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

The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €45 - €170 and takes 16h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Weimar to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Weimar and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Weimar station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Weimar central train station and arriving at LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Weimar and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Weimar and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Weimar to Lyon?

The distance between Weimar and Lyon is 994 km. The road distance is 914.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Weimar to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs €130 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Weimar to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Lyon bus from?

Weimar to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Weimar central train station.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Lyon train from?

Weimar to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Weimar to Lyon?

The best way to get from Weimar to Lyon is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs €130 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Weimar to Lyon bus arrive?

Weimar to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Weimar to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Weimar to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Lyon is 915 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Weimar to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Weimar 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 Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
10h 1m
€134–442
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Erfurt Central Station to FrankfurtFlx10
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 29m
€48–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Weimar central train station to Frankfurt central train stationN3205
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A
15h 35m
€88–117
Drive 914.9 km
1. Drive from Weimar to Lyon914.9 km
8h 59m
€140–201
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LEJ - LYS
7h 51m
€169–370
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
10h 13m
€129–382
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NUE - LYS
8h 11m
€134–336
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
7h 28m
€144–347
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MUC - LYS
8h 1m
€156–406
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
10h 8m
€162–371

Weimar to Lyon by train

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10h 1mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 994.4 km
Duration: 10h 1m

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

You can take a train from Weimar to Lyon Part Dieu via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weimar central train station to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. in around 15h 35m.

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