How to travel from Lyon to Erfurt

Travel between Lyon, France and Erfurt, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from France enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Erfurt from Lyon?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Erfurt, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Lyon to Erfurt.

The restriction level for your return to Lyon, France from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Lyon from Erfurt restricted?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Lyon from Erfurt?

Conditions of reentry into France:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Lyon, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Lyon from Erfurt closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Erfurt: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Erfurt is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Erfurt:

A flight is generally $101 (€90) less than a bus for the same trip. Taking a bus costs on average $110 (€98) from Lyon to Erfurt.

A flight is $208 (€185) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Erfurt costing on average $217 (€193).

The fastest way to get to Erfurt from Lyon is by train with an average travel time of 8 h 22 min.

Other travel options to Erfurt can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 22 h 56 min   of travel time.

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

Erfurt is approximately 458 miles (739 km) away from Lyon.

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Erfurt is:

• 1 bus per day.
• Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Lyon to Erfurt as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Erfurt:

• Buses most often depart from Lyon at Lyon, Gare Perrache and arrive in Erfurt at Erfurt, Urbicher Kreuz.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Erfurt:

• You can travel by bus between Lyon and Erfurt with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Lyon to Erfurt tickets for $110 (€98) on Omio.
• You can take a train from Lyon to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn with connection. Cheap tickets can be found for $217 (€193) with Deutsche Bahn with connection from Lyon to Erfurt.

When planning your trip from Lyon to Erfurt, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $110 (€98) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing $9 (€8) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average $217 (€193) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Lyon to Erfurt online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.