How to travel from Hamburg to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $127.

Distance: 587 miles (946 km)

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$176

Average price

$265

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$106

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Cheapest

10h 35m

Average total duration

10h 5m

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30m

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5h 33m

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2h 33m

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19h 36m

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19h 6m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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2.8 - 5.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Volotea

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FlixBus

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from Hamburg to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 PM22h50
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 PM24h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1752+Air FranceKL1431
    8:30 AM4h55
    Hamburg Airport
    1:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $14151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 577+TGVTGV 9580
    9:29 AM10h29
    Hamburg Hbf
    7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2151One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM20h25
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    4:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM21h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM23h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4180 · DE4265+TGV INOUI9844
    7:55 AM14h05
    Hamburg Airport
    10:00 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $3921One-way
    2 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK648 · SK567+TGV INOUI9844
    6:15 AM15h45
    Hamburg Airport
    10:00 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $4211One-way
    2 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4180 · DE4265+TGV INOUI9836
    7:55 AM12h07
    Hamburg Airport
    8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $4451One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $61 (€49).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Lyon costing on average $65 (€51).

A bus is $65 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lyon costing on average $127 (€101).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 27m.

Bus takes on average 18h 49m.

The distance from Hamburg to Lyon is approximately 587 miles (946 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Lyon is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Volotea, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Cityjet, KLM Cityhopper to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Lyon:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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.
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