How to travel from Lyon to Mannheim

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 $71 (€59).

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

A bus is $65 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Mannheim costing on average $136 (€113).

A bus is $449 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Mannheim costing on average $519 (€434).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 56m.

Bus takes on average 10h 43m.

The distance from Lyon to Mannheim is approximately 309 miles (498 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Mannheim is:

• Around 40 flights per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 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 BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Twin Jet, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Mannheim by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
• Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Mannheim by train.

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

• 4 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Twin Jet.
• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
• 2 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.

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

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

In Mannheim, you can visit the bustling squares like Paradeplatz for shopping and dining, explore the nightlife in the Jungbusch district with its bars and live music venues, and take scenic walks along the Rhine River promenade. Cultural experiences include performances at the National Theatre Mannheim and river cruises on the Neckar River. Don't miss sights such as the Mannheim Palace, Luisenpark, Kunsthalle Mannheim, the iconic Wasserturm, and the Jesuit Church.

For a fulfilling experience in Mannheim, two to three days are typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Baroque palace, Luisenpark, and the Kunsthalle art museum.