What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lay?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lay is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 13h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lay?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lay is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Lay?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Lay. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Bourg via Lyon and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Lay?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Lay. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Amplepuis via Strasbourg and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Lay?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Lay is 804 km. The road distance is 698 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lay without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lay without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs €150 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lay?

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Lay bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Lay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Lay train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Lay train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lay?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lay is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs €150 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 13h 36m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Lay bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Lay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Lay train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Lay train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Lay?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Lay is 698 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Lay.

Where can I stay near Lay?

There are 481+ hotels available in Lay.

Frankfurt am Main to Lay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lay by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Amplepuistrain Ter
9h 39m
€154–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Lyonbus N235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Roannebus 747
13h 36m
€72–125
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Amplepuistrain Ter
13h 3m
€81–158
Drive 698 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Laycar 698 km
6h 56m
€109–157
Fly Frankfurt to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Amplepuistrain
7h 13m
€143–306
Fly Frankfurt to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Amplepuistrain
9h 56m
€171–382
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Amplepuistrain
7h 54m
€181–492

Frankfurt am Main to Lay by train, foot, and bus

10Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 803.6 km
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Lay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Bourg via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu, Amplepuis, and Salle D. Pierrefeu in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bourg via Lyon and Gare Routiere in around 13h 36m.

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