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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €140 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gießen and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Frankfurt and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Gießen to Lyon?

The distance between Gießen and Lyon is 784 km. The road distance is 727.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €150 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Gießen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Lyon bus from?

Gießen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Gießen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Gießen to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Gießen to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gießen to Lyon train arrive?

Gießen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Lyon is 727 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Gießen to Lyon.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 22m
€152–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Lyonbus FlixBus N122 / ...
11h 15m
€55–95
Drive 727.2 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Lyoncar 727.2 km
6h 57m
€112–162
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 8m
€140–336
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
11h 55m
€77–160
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 21m
€161–382
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
6h 48m
€169–519

Gießen to Lyon by train

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 783.7 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gießen to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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