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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz 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 8h 35m.

How far is it from Mainz to Lyon?

The distance between Mainz and Lyon is 595 km. The road distance is 652.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €130 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Mainz to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lyon bus from?

Mainz to Lyon bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lyon train from?

Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Lyon?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €130 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 8h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €99 - €101 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Mainz to Lyon bus arrive?

Mainz to Lyon bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A station.

Where does the Mainz to Lyon train arrive?

Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Lyon is 653 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Mainz to Lyon.

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

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

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

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Fly from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4h 29m
€130–348
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Lyonbus N235
10h 45m
€74–111
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re4
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 35m
€130–216
Drive 652.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lyoncar 652.8 km
6h 2m
€120–173
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
6h 55m
€133–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
11h 55m
€99–101

Mainz to Lyon by train

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Distance: 594.8 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Lufthansa, Airbus France, and three other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 35m.

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