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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 train, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. 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 train costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $541.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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$66 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $541 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Heilbronn to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Lyon:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heilbronn to Lyon costing on average $66.
A train is $486 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heilbronn to Lyon costing on average $541.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53. The journey takes 10h 24m versus 6h 50m 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.
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How to get from Heilbronn to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heilbronn to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 PM 10h35 Heilbronn 6:15 AM Lyon $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:40 PM 10h35 Heilbronn 6:15 AM Lyon $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:10 PM 10h05 Heilbronn 10:15 PM Lyon $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:40 PM 10h35 Heilbronn 7:15 AM Lyon $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Lyon:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heilbronn to Lyon costing on average $66.
A train is $486 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heilbronn to Lyon costing on average $541.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Heilbronn Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Brussels Airlines, BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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