How to travel from Lyon to Mannheim

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $124.

Distance: 309 miles (498 km)

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$121

Average price

$53

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Cheapest

$272

Average price

5h 44m

Average total duration

5h 14m

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30m

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9h 17m

Average total duration

8h 47m

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4h 0m

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1h 0m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

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TGV

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Volotea

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from Lyon to Mannheim

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51511
    3:20 AM9h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    12:40 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51511
    3:20 AM9h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    12:40 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiEN8911
    10:30 AM1h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:50 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $8561One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12176+TGV9563
    11:38 AM6h39
    Lyon Part Dieu
    6:17 PMMannheim Hbf
    $1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGVTGV 9583
    10:01 AM5h17
    Lyon Part Dieu
    3:18 PMMannheim Hbf
    $1721One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9583
    10:01 AM5h17
    Lyon Part Dieu
    3:18 PMMannheim Hbf
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM11h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    7:00 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $551One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM10h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    9:15 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM11h00
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:20 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1428+German AirwaysKL1819+Deutsche BahnICE 109
    9:55 AM6h31
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    4:26 PMMannheim Hbf
    $3311One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1428+German AirwaysKL1819+Deutsche BahnICE 1011
    9:55 AM6h58
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    4:53 PMMannheim Hbf
    $3351One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1428+German AirwaysKL1819+Deutsche BahnICE 611
    9:55 AM7h30
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    5:25 PMMannheim Hbf
    $3341One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Mannheim

Travel to Mannheim 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 Mannheim.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Mannheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Mannheim costing on average $63 (€50).

A bus is $90 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Mannheim costing on average $124 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 14m.

Bus takes on average 9h 15m.

The distance from Lyon to Mannheim is approximately 309 miles (498 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Mannheim is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Mannheim 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 Mannheim:
  • 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 Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Volotea to go to Mannheim by flight.
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Mannheim by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mannheim by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Volotea.
  • 2 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mannheim and these popular destinations at a great price.

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