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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 516 miles (832 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$177 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $429 Average price | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 3m Average total duration 13h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Lyon:
A bus is $92 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Lyon costing on average $177 (€145).
A bus is $345 (€282) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Lyon costing on average $429 (€351).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 13h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Lyon
How to get from Leipzig to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM18h45Leipzig, Hbf12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$841One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM18h45Leipzig, Hbf12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$841One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH159+LH56726:10 AM3h40Leipzig/Halle Airport9:50 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5731One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 837+TGV 958010:28 AM9h30Leipzig Hbf7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu$1591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM21h05Leipzig, Hbf8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$901One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 AM20h05Leipzig, Hbf9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM20h50Leipzig, Hbf9:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$921One-way1 transfer
- LH157 · LH10826:50 PM4h30Leipzig/Halle Airport11:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3681One-way1 transfer
- LH159 · LH10766:10 AM7h10Leipzig/Halle Airport1:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5731One-way1 transfer
- LH159 · LH10786:10 AM12h00Leipzig/Halle Airport6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Lyon:
A bus is $92 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Lyon costing on average $177 (€145).
A bus is $345 (€282) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Lyon costing on average $429 (€351).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 13h 33m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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