How to travel from Berlin to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $81 (€68).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Lyon:

A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Lyon costing on average $130 (€109).

A bus is $441 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Lyon costing on average $522 (€438).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 53m.

Bus takes on average 20h 9m.

The distance from Berlin to Lyon is approximately 606 miles (976 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Lyon is:

• Around 38 flights per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Eurowings, Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, BA Euroflyer, asl airlines, BA Cityflyer, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Swiss, TAP Portugal to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.