How to travel from Lyon to Mainz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €87.

Distance: 333 miles (536 km)

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€137

Average price

€59

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Cheapest

€204

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6h 33m

Average total duration

6h 3m

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30m

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11h 30m

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4h 47m

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1h 47m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

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Lufthansa

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from Lyon to Mainz

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

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

FlixBus
03:20AM17h55
Lyon
09:15PMMainz
$681One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:20AM17h55
Lyon
09:15PMMainz
$681One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:20AM17h55
Lyon
09:15PMMainz
$681One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
04:15PM18h00
Lyon
10:15AMMainz
$691One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Mainz

Travel to Mainz 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 Mainz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Mainz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Mainz is a bus with an average price of $38 (€30).

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

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Mainz costing on average $83 (€66).

A bus is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Mainz costing on average $109 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Mainz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 11m.

Bus takes on average 13h 25m.

The distance from Lyon to Mainz is approximately 333 miles (536 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Mainz is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Mainz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Mainz:
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF, TGV INOUI to go to Mainz by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mainz by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Mainz by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Mainz with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings .
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Mainz often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Lautzenhausen, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mainz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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