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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Lyon is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 14h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €180 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Lyon via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Hanover to Lyon?

The distance between Hanover and Lyon is 1254 km. The road distance is 984.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 22m and costs €220 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Hanover to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Lyon bus from?

Hanover to Lyon bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hanover to Lyon?

The best way to get from Hanover to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 9h 22m and costs €220 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 14h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €410 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Hanover to Lyon bus arrive?

Hanover to Lyon bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Hanover to Lyon train arrive?

Hanover to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Lyon is 985 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Hanover to Lyon.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Hanover to Lyon - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from Hanover to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), car train, night train, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 22m
€222–614
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
14h 26m
€85–139
Drive 984.6 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Lyoncar 984.6 km
9h 20m
€153–221
Fly Hannover Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane HAJ - LYS
6h 46m
€159–410
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 1m
€141–560
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lyoncar
13h 31m
€154–194
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Hannover Hbf to Darmstadt Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Darmstadt to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 2m
€88–205
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRE - LYS
7h 29m
€138–463
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
6h 47m
€152–447
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane HAM - LYS
8h
€136–457
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 44m
€188–527
Fly Hannover Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane HAJ - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 39m
€165–379

Hanover to Lyon by train

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9h 22mAverage Duration

€222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,254.1 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hannover Hbf to Lyon via Essen Hbf and Essen central train station in around 14h 26m.

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