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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Heidelberg to Lyon:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $206 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $261 (€214).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
Flight takes on average 12h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Lyon
How to get from Heidelberg to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM10h35Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM10h35Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH107612:25 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$4671One-way0 transfers
Other options
S2 · ICE 711+TGV 9574+
55378:34 AM9h25Heidelberg Hbf5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1311One-way3 transfers- S2 · ICE 711+12177+TGV 95748:34 AM9h25Heidelberg Hbf5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1311One-way3 transfers
- S2 · ICE 711+5537+TGV 95768:34 AM9h25Heidelberg Hbf5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1341One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM14h10Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof9:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM14h20Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof8:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM15h15Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof1:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$461One-way1 transfer
AF7366+
AF15199:45 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main Airport1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2801One-way1 transfer- AF7370+AF12193:10 PM6h15Frankfurt am Main Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2801One-way1 transfer
- AF7366+AF10197:05 AM6h40Frankfurt am Main Airport1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Lyon:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $206 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $261 (€214).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
Flight takes on average 12h 26m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Lyon by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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