How to travel from Lyon to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $103.

Distance: 587 miles (946 km)

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Driving

$205

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$296

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$111

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$269

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(fuel + tolls)

12h 8m

Average total duration

11h 38m

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5h 48m

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2h 48m

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18h 29m

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17h 59m

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30m

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CO2 emissions

2.8 - 5.7kg

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0.9 - 2.4kg

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Volotea

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $111 (€89).

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

A bus is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Hamburg costing on average $205 (€166).

A bus is $186 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Hamburg costing on average $296 (€239).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 38m.

Bus takes on average 17h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 AM22h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    6:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $711One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 AM22h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    6:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $711One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1079 · LH34
    6:55 PM3h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:20 PMHamburg Airport
    $5061One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:20 AM17h13
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    10:33 PMHamburg Hbf
    $951One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 576+TGVTGV 9583
    10:01 AM11h17
    Lyon Part Dieu
    9:18 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:25 AM24h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM20h55
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    7:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM23h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    4:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $921One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12562+EurowingsEW7405
    11:00 AM11h15
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:15 PMHamburg Airport
    $1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9862+EurowingsEW7405
    11:00 AM11h15
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:15 PMHamburg Airport
    $1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9854+EurowingsEW7405
    8:27 AM13h48
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:15 PMHamburg Airport
    $1991One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Lyon to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $111 (€89).

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

A bus is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Hamburg costing on average $205 (€166).

A bus is $186 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Hamburg costing on average $296 (€239).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 38m.

Bus takes on average 17h 59m.

The distance from Lyon to Hamburg is approximately 587 miles (946 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Hamburg is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Hamburg 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 Lyon to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Regionale, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Volotea, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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