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

The cheapest way to get from Wetzlar to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wetzlar to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €130 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Wetzlar and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Wetzlar to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Wetzlar Bahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Frankfurt and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Wetzlar to Lyon?

The distance between Wetzlar and Lyon is 792 km. The road distance is 726.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Wetzlar to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €100 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Wetzlar to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wetzlar to Lyon train from?

Wetzlar to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wetzlar Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Wetzlar to Lyon?

The best way to get from Wetzlar to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the Wetzlar to Lyon train arrive?

Wetzlar to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Wetzlar to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Wetzlar to Lyon is 727 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Wetzlar to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

Wetzlar to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Wetzlar to Lyon by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Wetzlar Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 34
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
8h 24m
€103–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marburg central train station to Lyonbus N235
14h 48m
€69–103
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
13h 51m
€78–103
Drive 726.7 km
1. Drive from Wetzlar to Lyoncar 726.7 km
7h 1m
€112–162
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 15m
€132–324
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 56m
€150–328
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Siegen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
7h 57m
€142–324
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
7h
€162–363

Wetzlar to Lyon by train

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 792 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Frankfurt and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Marburg central train station to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €60–85 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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