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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bamberg to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $443.
Distance: 401 miles (646 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$78 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $443 Average price | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 21m Average total duration 13h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Bamberg to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Lyon:
A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Lyon costing on average $133 (€111).
A bus is $365 (€307) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Lyon costing on average $443 (€372).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Bus takes on average 14h 21m.
Tickets start at around $78 (€65) compared to roughly $199 (€167) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $122 (€102). The journey takes 13h 51m versus 8h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Bamberg to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bamberg to Lyon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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9:41 AM 10h17 Bamberg 7:58 PM Lyon Find prices4 transfers
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9:41 AM 10h17 Bamberg 7:58 PM Lyon Find prices4 transfers
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9:41 AM 10h17 Bamberg 7:58 PM Lyon Find prices4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Lyon:
A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Lyon costing on average $133 (€111).
A bus is $365 (€307) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Lyon costing on average $443 (€372).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Bus takes on average 14h 21m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bamberg and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TGV to go to Lyon by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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