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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Leipzig is to bus which costs €90 - €140 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Leipzig is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €180 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Lyon to Leipzig?

The distance between Lyon and Leipzig is 1090 km. The road distance is 1021.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs €200 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Lyon to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leipzig bus from?

Lyon to Leipzig bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leipzig train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Lyon to Leipzig is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 17h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €440 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Lyon to Leipzig bus arrive?

Lyon to Leipzig bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Leipzig train arrive?

Lyon to Leipzig train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Leipzig is 1021 km. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Lyon to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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Lyon to Leipzig - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Leipzig by train (TGV), bus, night train, car, car train, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 11 / ...
9h 51m
€204–359
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
16h 14m
€72–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Leipzig central train stationbus 144
17h 25m
€92–140
Drive 1,021.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Leipzigcar 1,021.4 km
10h 2m
€164–237
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
9h 55m
€205–352
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Leipzigcar
15h 39m
€190–261
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LYS - LEJ
6h 19m
€189–431
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane LYS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 53m
€208–605
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane GVA - LEJ
9h 14m
€194–487
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LYS - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 42m
€111–348

Lyon to Leipzig by train

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9h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,089.6 km
Duration: 9h 51m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Leipzig Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Leipzig central train station via Geneva in around 17h 25m.

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