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 - €140 and takes 15h 19m.

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 8h 20m and costs €150 - €430.

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, Frankfurt and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Weimar to Lyon?

The distance between Weimar and Lyon is 1029 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 11h 35m and costs €130 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 11h 35m 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 11h 35m and costs €130 - €470. 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 Frankfurt 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.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3695+ hotels available in Lyon.

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 Frankfurt13 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
11h 35m
€138–467
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
15h 19m
€45–135
Drive 914.9 km
1. Drive from Weimar to Lyon914.9 km
8h 59m
€141–204
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
8h 20m
€158–430
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
11h 52m
€113–397
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
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
9h 4m
€123–414
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
8h 29m
€136–365
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 6m
€160–461
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
9h
€152–414

Weimar to Lyon by train

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11h 35mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,028.7 km
Duration: 11h 35m

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

You can take a train from Weimar to Lyon Part Dieu via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 11h 35m. 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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