How to travel from Dresden to Lyon

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

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $97.

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

A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Lyon costing on average $109.

A bus is $361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lyon costing on average $457.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 58m.

Bus takes on average 19h 58m.

The distance from Dresden to Lyon is approximately 547 miles (881 km).

The average frequency per day from Dresden to Lyon is:

• Around 13 buses per day.
• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden 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 Dresden to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 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 Dresden to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.

Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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.