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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Lyon is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs €150 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Lyon via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Lyon?

The distance between Erlangen and Lyon is 892 km. The road distance is 777.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Erlangen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Lyon bus from?

Erlangen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Erlangen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Lyon is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Erlangen to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Erlangen to Lyon train arrive?

Erlangen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Lyon is 778 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Erlangen to Lyon.

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

Book your Erlangen to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3930+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Erlangen to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 29m
€152–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyonbus N1759 / ...
13h 35m
€72–113
Drive 777.7 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Lyoncar 777.7 km
7h 59m
€125–181
Fly from Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NUE - LYS
6h 27m
€129–311
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
10h 54m
€157–308
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
3. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
16h 36m
€146–218
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 23m
€157–388
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
7h 46m
€170–434

Erlangen to Lyon by train

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Distance: 891.7 km
Duration: 10h 29m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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