How to travel from Lyon to Heidelberg

There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Heidelberg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Heidelberg is a bus with an average price of €57.

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

A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Heidelberg costing on average €113.

A bus is €353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Heidelberg costing on average €410.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Heidelberg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 57m.

Bus takes on average 11h 21m.

The distance from Lyon to Heidelberg is approximately 310 miles (499 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Heidelberg is:

• Around 43 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Heidelberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Heidelberg by train.
• Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Heidelberg by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Heidelberg by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
• 4 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Strasbourg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heidelberg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Heidelberg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Heidelberg, you can visit the historic Heidelberg Castle for panoramic views, stroll along the Old Bridge for picturesque scenery, and take a scenic walk on the Philosopher's Walk. Explore Hauptstrasse, one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets, and discover Heidelberg University. The Church of the Holy Spirit offers Gothic architecture in the Old Town. Enjoy a family-friendly day at Heidelberg Zoo or learn about pharmacy history at the German Pharmacy Museum within the castle. A boat tour on the Neckar River provides unique city views, and nearby Baden region offers delightful wine tasting tours.

For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Heidelberg allows you to explore the historic Heidelberg Castle, stroll along the Philosopher's Walk, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Old Town.