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How to travel from Erfurt to Lyon

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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €66.

Distance: 459 miles (739 km)

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Bus

€124

Average price

€53

Average price

Cheapest

8h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

8h 26m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 19m

Average total duration

13h 49m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Erfurt to Lyon

How to get from Erfurt to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Erfurt to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35AM18h10
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
04:45AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35AM18h10
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
04:45AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 837 · ICE 722+LufthansaLH1078
10:50AM7h15
Erfurt Hbf
06:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$4561One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 597+TGVTGV 9580
11:30AM8h28
Erfurt Hbf
07:58PMLyon Part Dieu
$1251One-way
1 transfer
TGV9590+TGV INOUI12177
08:50AM9h09
Erfurt Hbf
05:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$1441One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:10AM21h40
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
11:50PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$711One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 593 · ICE 728+LufthansaLH1078
07:30AM10h35
Erfurt Hbf
06:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$4561One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1656 · S8+LufthansaLH1076
06:16AM7h54
Erfurt Hbf
02:10PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$4751One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · S8+LufthansaLH1078
08:16AM9h49
Erfurt Hbf
06:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$4751One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Erfurt to Lyon.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from Erfurt to Lyon including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Lyon is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $43 (€39) compared to other travel options to Lyon:

Taking a bus costs $22 (€20) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $65 (€59).

The quickest way to travel from Erfurt to Lyon is by train, which takes on average 8 h 26 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 17 h 40 min.

You should expect to travel around 458 miles (739 km) between Erfurt and Lyon.

The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Lyon is:

  • 5 buses per day.
  • 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Erfurt and 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:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Erfurt to Lyon:

    • You can go to Lyon from Erfurt by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $43 (€39) with FlixBus from Erfurt to Lyon on Omio.
    • You can go to Lyon from Erfurt by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $194 (€175) with Deutsche Bahn from Erfurt to Lyon on Omio.

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

    • Take a direct bus with.
    • Direct services by train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Erfurt and Lyon.

    Looking to extend your trip from Erfurt to Lyon? Many Omio customers who go from Erfurt to Lyon usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London. If you're looking to explore Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London from Lyon, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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