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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 $57, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 507 miles (817 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$156 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $240 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 11m Average total duration 16h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lyon:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Lyon costing on average $156 (€128).
A bus is $137 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Lyon costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 58m.
Bus takes on average 16h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Lyon
How to get from Hanover to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM21h45Hanover Central Station9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$651One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM21h45Hanover Central Station9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$651One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixTrain+
FlixBus6:23 PM15h22Hanover Hbf9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$671One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM20h25Hanover Central Station9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM15h50Hanover Central Station5:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$871One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus10:23 AM18h42Hanover Hbf5:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$991One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lyon:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Lyon costing on average $156 (€128).
A bus is $137 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Lyon costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 58m.
Bus takes on average 16h 41m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, Volotea, KLM to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
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