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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $60, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Distance: 507 miles (817 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$165 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $293 Average price | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 3m Average total duration 16h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 4.9kg 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 Lyon to Hanover:
A bus is $63 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Hanover costing on average $165 (€132).
A bus is $190 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Hanover costing on average $293 (€233).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 53m.
Bus takes on average 16h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Hanover
How to get from Lyon to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Hanover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain10:15 PM17h26Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:41 PMHanover Hbf$1281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus+
FlixTrain10:15 PM17h26Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:41 PMHanover Hbf$1281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1083 · LH427:05 AM3h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:15 AMHannover Airport$7731One-way1 transfer
Other options
TGV 9583+
ICE 57610:01 AM9h04Lyon Part Dieu7:05 PMHanover Hbf$2721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain3:15 PM20h26Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:41 AMHanover Hbf$1351One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM19h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:35 PMHanover Central Station$1301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM24h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:20 PMHanover Central Station$1291One-way1 transfer
VY1225 · VY182010:35 PM11h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:35 AMHamburg Airport$3131One-way1 transfer
KL1426+
KL17876:30 AM3h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:20 AMHannover Airport$4161One-way1 transfer
KL1426+
KL17896:30 AM7h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:45 PMHannover Airport$4161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Hanover:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Hanover costing on average $165 (€132).
A bus is $167 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Hanover costing on average $262 (€209).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 53m.
Bus takes on average 17h 6m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Hanover as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Hanover by train.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Volotea to go to Hanover by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanover by bus.
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