How to travel from Erlangen to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Lyon

Travel 389 miles (628 km) by train, bus or flight between Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Lyon.

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 64 36Cheapest 94
Average price 108 52Cheapest 162
Average duration8h 36m15h 0m3h 55m
Direct Options
First departure12:41 AM1:35 AM5:20 AM
Last departure10:03 PM11:50 PM11:30 PM
No. of daily departures1330
Companies
  • TGV
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • FlixBus
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from Erlangen to Lyon

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

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train

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
11:20AM8h36
Erlangen
07:56PMLyon
$1931One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
11:20AM8h36
Erlangen
07:56PMLyon
$1931One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
11:20AM8h36
Erlangen
07:56PMLyon
$1931One-way
1 transfer

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You can travel by travel between Erlangen and Lyon with TGV and FlixBus. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains between Erlangen 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.

      FAQs: Travel from Erlangen to Lyon

      FAQs: 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 Erlangen to Lyon.
      FAQs

      There are 3 travel options from Erlangen to Lyon: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Erlangen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $46 (€40).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Erlangen to Lyon:

      A bus is $82 (€71) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $128 (€111) from Erlangen to Lyon.

      Taking a bus costs $49 (€43) less than taking a train, which costs on average $96 (€83) for the same trip.

      The fastest way from Erlangen to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 17 h of travel time.

      Train takes 8 h 36 min on average.

      The Erlangen to Lyon distance is around 389 miles (628 km).

      The average frequency per day from Erlangen to Lyon is:

      • 1 bus per day.
      • 1 train a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Lyon from Erlangen as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Erlangen to Lyon:

      • Most travelers board their bus from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

      The following travel companies offer services from Erlangen to Lyon:

      • FlixBus can take you to Lyon by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Erlangen to Lyon for $46 (€40).
      • Travel with TGV or Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Erlangen to Lyon tickets on Omio for $191 (€166).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Erlangen to Lyon with the following travel companies:

      • You can book a direct bus with.
      • You can take a direct train with.

      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 trip.

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

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