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 €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 €46, and a flight costs an average of €78.

Distance: 587 miles (946 km)

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€157

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€211

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10h 30m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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2.8 - 5.7kg

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0.9 - 2.4kg

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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
02:00PM22h50
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
12:50PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$891One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15PM24h20
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
08:35PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$831One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH33 · LH1082
08:00PM3h20
Hamburg Airport
11:20PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$5441One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 577+TGVTGV 9580
09:29AM10h29
Hamburg Hbf
07:58PMLyon Part Dieu
$3201One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:00PM22h30
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
06:30PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$841One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:30AM22h30
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
06:00AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$881One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:45PM23h45
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
09:30PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$831One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1752+KLMKL1431
08:25AM4h50
Hamburg Airport
01:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3331One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1750+KLMKL1431
06:05AM7h10
Hamburg Airport
01:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3331One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1711 · AF7370
03:40PM6h50
Hamburg Airport
10:30PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3731One-way
1 transfer

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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

You can get from Hamburg to Lyon 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Lyon is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $33 (€29) compared to other travel options to Lyon:

A flight is $17 (€15) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Lyon costing on average $50 (€45).

A flight is $40 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Lyon costing on average $73 (€66).

The fastest way to get to Lyon from Hamburg is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 50 min.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 18 h 49 min.

Train takes on average 10 h 17 min.

Lyon is approximately 586 miles (945 km) away from Hamburg.

The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Lyon is:

  • 12 buses per day.
  • 28 flights per day.
  • 4 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Hamburg to Lyon 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 Hamburg to Lyon:

  • Most travelers who buy a plane ticket from Hamburg to Lyon depart from Hamburg Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

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

  • You can take a bus from Hamburg to Lyon with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $50 (€45) with FlixBus from Hamburg to Lyon.
  • You can travel to Lyon from Hamburg by flight with Lufthansa, Volotea, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper or KLM. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€29) with Volotea from Hamburg to Lyon.
  • You can travel by train to Lyon from Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Hamburg to Lyon tickets for $222 (€200) on Omio.

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

  • Take a direct bus with.
  • Direct services by plane 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 from Hamburg to Lyon.

Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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