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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Gießen is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Gießen is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Gießen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Gießen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Gießen?

The distance between Lyon and Gießen is 784 km. The road distance is 723.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Gießen without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €150 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Lyon to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Gießen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Gießen train from?

Lyon to Gießen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Gießen?

The best way to get from Lyon to Gießen is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €150 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 13h.

Where does the Lyon to Gießen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Gießen train arrive?

Lyon to Gießen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Gießen is 724 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Lyon to Gießen.

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

Book your Lyon to Gießen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Gießen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Gießen?

There are 459+ hotels available in Gießen.

Lyon to Gießen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Gießen by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain Re30
7h 38m
€152–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Gießenbus FlixBus N122 / ...
13h
€70–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain Re30
11h 46m
€102–116
Drive 723.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Gießencar 723.8 km
6h 56m
€137–198
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain
5h 55m
€134–367
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain
7h 40m
€151–352

Lyon to Gießen by train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783.8 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Gießen once daily. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 13h.

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