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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Lyon is to bus which costs €110 - €170 and takes 18h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Berlin to Lyon?

The distance between Berlin and Lyon is 1008 km. The road distance is 1179.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Lyon without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 23m and costs €220 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Berlin to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Lyon bus from?

Berlin to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Lyon?

The best way to get from Berlin to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €220 - €440 and takes 12h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 18h 25m.

Where does the Berlin to Lyon bus arrive?

Berlin to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Berlin to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Lyon is 1180 km. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Berlin to Lyon.

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

Book your Berlin to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3930+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Berlin to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, train, or car train

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Fly
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1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BER - LYS
5h 6m
€99–287
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
12h 23m
€226–432
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Lyonbus N235 / ...
18h 25m
€110–170
Drive 1,179.9 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Lyoncar 1,179.9 km
11h 32m
€190–274
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Berntrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
14h 17m
€376–606
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
4. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
14h 24m
€266–521
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lyoncar
16h 10m
€192–266

Berlin to Lyon by train

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Distance: 1,008.3 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Lyon Perrache via Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 23m.

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