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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €84, while a flight costs an average of €343.
Distance: 390 miles (628 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€84 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price | €343 Average price | €128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Lyon:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Lyon costing on average €102.
A bus is €259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Lyon costing on average €343.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
Tickets start at around €84 compared to roughly €128 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €44. The journey takes 13h 20m versus 8h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Erlangen to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Lyon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:18 PM24h40Erlangen7:58 PMLyon€2151One-way2 transfers
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- 7:18 PM24h40Erlangen7:58 PMLyon€2151One-way2 transfers
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- 7:18 PM24h40Erlangen7:58 PMLyon€2151One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Lyon:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Lyon costing on average €102.
A bus is €259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Lyon costing on average €343.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TGV to go to Lyon by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
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