- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$105
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$166
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 32 m
Trains on Sep 20
4
Distance
339 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 4 trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 339 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 8 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $734.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $734 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon costing on average $47.
A bus is $690 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon costing on average $734.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
The journey is about 20m faster (4h 9m by train vs 4h 29m by car) and roughly $80 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($47 vs $127). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:08 AM Freiburg im Breisgau | 5h48 | 10:56 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:36 AM Freiburg im Breisgau | 5h08 | 12:44 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:36 AM Freiburg im Breisgau | 5h10 | 1:46 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 PM Freiburg im Breisgau | 6h03 | 6:58 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 but you can travel from only $21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 19:05. The fastest train covers the 210 miles (339 km) distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 210 miles (339 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 7:05 PM |
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Freiburg im Breisgau to Lyon trains use the Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu station pair. Use this guide to compare Freiburg im Breisgau and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafe Einstein, Pizzaria Picasso, Babeuf, Café Hermann
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. ATMs are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Information desks are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Oberkirch.
Freiburg Klinikum is 1 km from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre. Public transport options include:
Freiburg Klinikum has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafe Einstein, Babeuf, Paradies, Café Melange
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg Klinikum. ATMs are available at Freiburg Klinikum.
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg Klinikum. Information desks are available at Freiburg Klinikum.
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg Klinikum. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Freiburg Klinikum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Freiburg Klinikum: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg Klinikum.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Stadt Freiburg.
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
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