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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $475.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$475 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $70.
A train is $429 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $475.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Bus takes on average 11h 16m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $162 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92. The journey takes 10h 46m versus 6h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
4:59 PM9h36Heidelberg2:35 AMLyon$531One-way0 transfers
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- 4:59 PM9h36Heidelberg2:35 AMLyon$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:59 PM9h36Heidelberg2:35 AMLyon$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:59 PM13h16Heidelberg7:15 AMLyon$531One-way0 transfers
- 5:25 PM14h40Heidelberg8:05 AMLyon$551One-way0 transfers
- 4:30 PM11h05Heidelberg3:35 AMLyon$651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Lyon:
A train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $70.
A train is $429 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $475.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Bus takes on average 11h 16m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.
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