How to travel from Heilbronn to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heilbronn to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heilbronn to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, while a train costs an average of €104.

Distance: 310 miles (500 km)

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€47

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€104

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11h 3m

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10h 33m

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6h 28m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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from Heilbronn to Lyon

How to get from Heilbronn to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Heilbronn to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    2:10 PM13h35
    Heilbronn
    3:45 AMLyon
    391One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:10 PM13h35
    Heilbronn
    3:45 AMLyon
    391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:10 PM13h35
    Heilbronn
    3:45 AMLyon
    391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Heilbronn and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Heilbronn to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €47.

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

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Lyon costing on average €104.

A bus is €153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heilbronn to Lyon costing on average €200.

The fastest way to travel from Heilbronn to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 6h 28m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 3m.

Flight takes on average 13h 4m.

The distance from Heilbronn to Lyon is approximately 310 miles (500 km).
The average frequency per day from Heilbronn to Lyon is:
  • Around 29 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heilbronn to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Heilbronn Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heilbronn to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Heilbronn to Lyon:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Heilbronn 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.

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