The cheapest trains from Lyon to Heidelberg
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Heidelberg will cost around $ 102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 81.
Timetable Lyon to Heidelberg
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The fastest trains from Lyon to Heidelberg
Fastest Journey
5 h 30 m
Average
5 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
499 km
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Heidelberg without transferring at least once.
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Train Information from Lyon to Heidelberg
 | Distance | 309 miles (498 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 30 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $84 (€68) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Lyon to Heidelberg cover the 309 miles (498 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 30 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $84 (€68), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $81 (€66). Travelers depart most frequently from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
Travel Tips
Travel between Lyon, France and Heidelberg, Germany by train is: Partially open.
Can I enter Germany from France?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Lyon?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Heidelberg, Germany?
All travelers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 10/27/21. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Heidelberg from Lyon as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Heidelberg to Lyon is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to France from Germany?
Reentry to France is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Heidelberg?
What are the requirements?
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health declaration required
What are the safety rules to follow in Lyon, France?
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 10/27/21. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Lyon from Heidelberg here.
Some of the Lyon train stations to Heidelberg you can start your journey from include Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Part-Dieu Gare routière. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Heidelberg include Heidelberg Hbf, Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen and Heidelberg-Altstadt.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving in Heidelberg Hbf.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Lyon Part Dieu, located approximately 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center of Lyon. The most popular arrival train station in Heidelberg, called Heidelberg Hbf, is located around 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from its city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
ATM
Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
Metro lines: A, B, C, D
WifiLockersParkingATMTrain lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Intercités
Tram lines: 1, 2
Metro lines: A, B, C, D
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