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How to get fromMunich to Lyonby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Munich to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MUC - LYS
    4h 44m
    €123–313

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N106 / ...
    13h 5m
    €55–120

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
    8h 54m
    €168–297

  4. Drive  718.7 km

    1. Drive from Munich to Lyoncar car 718.7 km
    7h 27m
    €116–167

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 49m
    €184–420

Munich to Lyon by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

Lufthansa, Airbus France, and Lufthansa City fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from München Hbf to Lyon Perrache via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 8h 54m.

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