How to travel from Heidelberg to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Heidelberg and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $59 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Lyon:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $70 (€58).

A bus is $362 (€304) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Lyon costing on average $421 (€353).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 41m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 10m.

Bus takes on average 11h 35m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Lyon is approximately 310 miles (499 km).

The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Lyon is:

• Around 40 flights per day.
• Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
• Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, CitizenPlane, BA Euroflyer, Helvetic Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.

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

• 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
• 0 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.

Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.