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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Munich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $452.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $452 Average price | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 55m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg 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 Munich:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Munich costing on average $147.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Munich costing on average $452.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $217 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $153. The journey takes 13h 25m versus 8h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Munich
How to get from Lyon to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Lyon -> Prague)2:35 PM10h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Lyon -> Prague)2:35 PM10h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH22515:50 PM1h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:10 PMMunich Airport$5371One-way0 transfers
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TGV 958310:01 AM8h28Lyon Part Dieu6:29 PMMunich Hbf$2521One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:30 AM11h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$681One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM12h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$681One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM11h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$701One-way0 transfers
- AF7361 · AF18229:45 AM7h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:20 PMMunich Airport$2801One-way1 transfer
- AF7363 · AF182210:20 AM7h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:20 PMMunich Airport$2911One-way1 transfer
- AF7365 · AF182211:20 AM6h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:20 PMMunich Airport$3151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Munich:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Munich costing on average $147.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Munich costing on average $452.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Munich 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 Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, KLM, Air France, Vueling, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Munich by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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