What is the cheapest way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Rüdesheim am Rhein and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Rüdesheim and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Rüdesheim am Rhein and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon?

The distance between Rüdesheim am Rhein and Lyon is 632 km. The road distance is 684.5 km.

How do I travel from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €130 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon bus from?

Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon train from?

Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon?

The best way to get from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €130 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon bus arrive?

Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon train arrive?

Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon is 685 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Rüdesheim to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 28m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bad Kreuznach, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Lyonbus N235
12h 2m
€68–107
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 3m
€131–344
Drive 684.5 km
1. Drive from Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyoncar 684.5 km
6h 26m
€107–154
Bus, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rüdesheim to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain
4. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 11m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 42m
€70–129

Rüdesheim am Rhein to Lyon by bus and train

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Distance: 631.8 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Rüdesheim to Lyon Part Dieu via Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 11h 15m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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