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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe central train station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Lyon?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Lyon is 581 km. The road distance is 534.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Karlsruhe to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lyon bus from?

Karlsruhe to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Lyon?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Lyon is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Karlsruhe to Lyon.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
5h 29m
€95–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
8h
€40–90
Drive 534.7 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Lyoncar 534.7 km
5h 27m
€83–120
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
4h 4m
€132–365
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 33m
€115–226
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
3. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
9h 22m
€101–372
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 15m
€150–382
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane STR - LYS
7h 59m
€154–338

Karlsruhe to Lyon by train

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Distance: 580.7 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Lyon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 8h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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