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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Lyon is to bus via Zurich which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €140 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Lyon?

The distance between Esslingen and Lyon is 677 km. The road distance is 584.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Esslingen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Lyon bus from?

Esslingen to Lyon bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Stuttgart station.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Esslingen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Esslingen to Lyon bus arrive?

Esslingen to Lyon bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Esslingen to Lyon train arrive?

Esslingen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Lyon is 584 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Esslingen to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Esslingen to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Esslingen to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 46m
€129–213
Bus via Zurich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 40m
€54–83
Drive 584.2 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Lyoncar 584.2 km
6h 43m
€94–136
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
5h
€146–402
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 54m
€114–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135
11h 20m
€58–88
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane STR - LYS
7h 29m
€132–322
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 35m
€158–396
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 41m
€161–398

Esslingen to Lyon by train

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Distance: 677.4 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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You can take a train from Esslingen to Lyon Perrache via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Esslingen to Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart, and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 10h 40m.

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