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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
$225
Average price
$225
Fastest journey
9 h 48 m
Average duration
9 h 48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Lyon will cost around $225 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $225.
It's difficult to get from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Lyon without transferring at least 2 times.
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Trains from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Lyon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $198 but you can travel from only $124 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:32, the last at 15:04. The fastest train covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average train duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $198 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 50m |
First train 8:32 AM |
Last train 3:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:10 AM Leinfelden-Echterdingen | 9h48 | 7:58 PM Lyon | 2 transfers | |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Museum of cinema miniatures and film props in Vieux Lyon. Popular for detailed sets, special-effects history, and family-friendly exhibits.
Excellent free natural history and ethnography museum with fossils, animals, and global cultures. A strong local favorite, especially for families.
Renaissance quarter with cobbled lanes, traboules, courtyards, and major monuments. Essential for atmosphere, history, and walking exploration.
Central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with elegant streets, squares, shopping, and many of Lyon’s classic city views.
Historic silk-workers’ hill district with stairways, murals, markets, and hidden passageways. Great for local character and city panoramas.
Pike dumplings in a rich crayfish sauce. A Lyon classic from traditional bouchons, prized for its delicate fish texture and luxurious sauce.
Crisp salad of frisée, bacon lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. A staple Lyonnaise bistro dish that reflects the city's hearty cooking style.
Slow-cooked onions with vinegar, often served warm or chilled. This old Lyonnais side dish is traditional in bouchons and pairs well with charcuterie.
Refined dining by Paul Bocuse, known for polished French cuisine and iconic Lyon dishes in an elegant, historic dining room.
Well-known traditional bouchon in Vieux Lyon, praised for generous Lyonnais specialties and a lively old-city atmosphere.
Historic bouchon near Place Bellecour serving quenelles, salade lyonnaise, and classic regional fare in a warm traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while public transport is good value for visitors.
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 Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Lyon trains use the Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Lyon Part Dieu station pair. Use this guide to compare Leinfelden-Echterdingen and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Echterdingen 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: Schwedenscheuer, La Conchiglia, Subway, Thang Long
Wi-Fi is available at Echterdingen. ATMs are available at Echterdingen.
Ticket office support is available at Echterdingen. Information desks are available at Echterdingen.
Luggage storage is available at Echterdingen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Echterdingen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Echterdingen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Echterdingen.
Nearby hotels include Filderland, Sonne Hotel Garni, Ibis-Hotel Stuttgart Airport Messe, Filderhof.
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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