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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Karlsruhe to Lyon:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Lyon costing on average $136 (€112).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Lyon
How to get from Karlsruhe to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:15 AM9h25Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)8:40 PMLyon$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:15 AM9h25Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)8:40 PMLyon$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
TGV 95803:12 PM4h46Karlsruhe Hbf7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu$1461One-way0 transfers
Other options
ECE 5+12180+
874361:26 PM6h32Karlsruhe Hbf7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu$1551One-way2 transfers- ECE 5+9580+874361:26 PM6h32Karlsruhe Hbf7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu$1551One-way2 transfers
- 4729+12180+874402:09 PM5h49Karlsruhe Hbf7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu$1551One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus4:05 AM8h45Karlsruhe Hbf12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$561One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:20 PM7h55Karlsruhe Hbf11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$651One-way0 transfers
5415311:15 AM9h30Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)8:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$671One-way0 transfers
- ICE 204+
AF7370 · AF12196:59 AM15h01Karlsruhe Hbf10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3161One-way2 transfers - ICE 202+AF1219 · AF73708:59 AM13h01Karlsruhe Hbf10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3261One-way2 transfers
- ICE 2556 · ICE 614+AF1219 · AF73707:59 AM14h01Karlsruhe Hbf10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3261One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Lyon:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Lyon costing on average $136 (€112).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lyon by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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