Distance | 458 miles (739 km) |
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Available travel modes | Train or bus |
Ticket price range | $37 - $64 |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $37 (€32) • 14 h 19 min |
Fastest mode | Train • $64 (€56) • 8 h 26 min |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or TGV |
Travel 458 miles (739 km) by train or bus between Erfurt and Lyon. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or TGV among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Erfurt to Lyon.
How to get from Erfurt to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Travel on TGV, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus travel from Erfurt to Lyon at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains between Erfurt and Lyon. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
You can get from Erfurt to Lyon 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Erfurt is by taking a bus, which costs on average $37 (€32).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Erfurt to Lyon:
A bus is $28 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Lyon costing on average $64 (€56).
The fastest way from Erfurt to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 8 h 26 min.
There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 14 h 19 min of travel time.
The Erfurt to Lyon distance is around 458 miles (739 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Lyon is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Erfurt to Lyon as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Erfurt to Lyon:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Erfurt to Lyon with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Lyon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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