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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mannheim central bus station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Lyon?

The distance between Mannheim and Lyon is 646 km. The road distance is 597.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Mannheim to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Lyon bus from?

Mannheim to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mannheim central bus station.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Lyon train from?

Mannheim to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to Lyon?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Mannheim to Lyon bus arrive?

Mannheim to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Mannheim to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mannheim to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Lyon is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Mannheim to Lyon.

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

Book your Mannheim to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mannheim to Lyon?

Book your Mannheim to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 17m
€116–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lyonbus N7720 / ...
8h 50m
€50–85
Drive 597.8 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Lyoncar 597.8 km
5h 59m
€110–158
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4h 37m
€144–357
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Mannheim Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
3. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
10h 22m
€97–219
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
5h 18m
€138–342

Mannheim to Lyon by train

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Distance: 646.3 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 8h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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