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

The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zwickau to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 7h 45m and costs €190 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Zwickau and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zwickau central train station and arriving at Lyon via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Zwickau and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

How far is it from Zwickau to Lyon?

The distance between Zwickau and Lyon is 1187 km. The road distance is 974.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zwickau to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs €110 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Zwickau to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Lyon train from?

Zwickau to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Zwickau to Lyon?

The best way to get from Zwickau to Lyon is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Zwickau to Lyon bus arrive?

Zwickau to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Zwickau to Lyon train arrive?

Zwickau to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zwickau to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Lyon is 975 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Zwickau to Lyon.

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

Book your Zwickau to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zwickau to Lyon?

Book your Zwickau to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

Zwickau to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zwickau 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 Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
11h 52m
€115–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus 321 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyonbus N1315 / ...
16h 25m
€46–69
Drive 974.9 km
1. Drive from Zwickau to Lyoncar 974.9 km
9h 6m
€151–218
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LEJ - LYS
7h 45m
€193–390
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Marktredwitztrain Re2
3. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Regensburg Hbftrain Re2
4. Take the bus from Regensburg to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
17h 23m
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DRS - LYS
8h 2m
€185–408
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PRG - LYS
8h 27m

Zwickau to Lyon by train

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11h 52mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,186.6 km
Duration: 11h 52m

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

You can take a train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwickau central train station to Lyon via Nuremberg central bus station in around 16h 25m.

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