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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Heidelberg is to bus and train which costs €65 - €240 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Lyon to Heidelberg?

The distance between Lyon and Heidelberg is 637 km. The road distance is 585.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Lyon to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Heidelberg train from?

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

Where does the Lyon to Heidelberg train arrive?

Lyon to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Heidelberg is 586 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Lyon to Heidelberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
6h 15m
€111–232
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Freiburgbus
2. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
7h 44m
€68–236
Drive 585.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Heidelbergcar 585.8 km
5h 48m
€94–135
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 19m
€136–329
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 5m
€140–383
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LYS - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 26m
€153–320
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 4m
€150–354

Lyon to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 637 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 15m.

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