Travel Information
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 flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 flight costs an average of $142.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Heidelberg to Lyon:
A bus is $81 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $138 (€110).
A bus is $191 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $248 (€199).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
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.
5:25 PM14h35Heidelberg8:00 AMLyon$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:25 PM14h35Heidelberg8:00 AMLyon$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:40 AM10h35Heidelberg10:15 PMLyon$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:30 AM11h05Heidelberg7:35 PMLyon$551One-way0 transfers
1:00 AM16h45Heidelberg5:45 PMLyon$581One-way0 transfers
4:25 PM11h10Heidelberg3:35 AMLyon$681One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 08
May 09
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Lyon.

This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Lyon:
A bus is $81 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $138 (€110).
A bus is $191 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $248 (€199).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 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 Eurowings to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Heidelberg to Lyon: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


