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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heilbronn to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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$115 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Heilbronn to Lyon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Lyon:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Lyon costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heilbronn to Lyon costing on average $140 (€114).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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