What is the cheapest way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €150 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Kempten (Allgäu) and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from KEMPTEN, Busbf / Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 2 and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Kempten (Allgäu) and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Kempten and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon?

The distance between Kempten (Allgäu) and Lyon is 834 km. The road distance is 598.5 km.

How do I travel from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 9h 53m and costs €150 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon?

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon bus from?

Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from KEMPTEN, Busbf / Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 2 station.

Where do I catch the Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon?

The best way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon is to train via Strasbourg which takes 9h 53m and costs €150 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon bus arrive?

Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at ST. GALLEN, Lagerstrasse station.

Where does the Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon train arrive?

Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon is 598 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon.

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Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Kempten to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 53m
€156–438
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from KEMPTEN, Busbf / Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 2 to ST. GALLEN, Lagerstrassebus
2. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 40m
€45–75
Drive 598.5 km
1. Drive from Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyoncar 598.5 km
6h 43m
€93–134
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Kempten to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 29m
€157–316
Train
1. Take the train from Kempten to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re7
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
11h 3m
€182–550
Bus via Lindau
1. Take the bus from Kempten to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhofbus Re70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
11h 47m
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Kempten to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
4. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 25m
€175–412

Kempten (Allgäu) to Lyon by train

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Distance: 834 km
Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Kempten (Allgäu), Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Kempten to Lyon Part Dieu via Ulm Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from KEMPTEN, Busbf / Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 2 to Lyon Perrache Bus Station via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse in around 10h 40m.

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