Distance | 357 miles (575 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $61 - $406 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $61 (€53) • 12 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $160 (€139) • 8 h 28 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Vueling or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Travel 357 miles (575 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train to Munich from Lyon. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 8 h 28 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $61 (€53). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus, Vueling or Deutsche Bahn with connection among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Lyon to Munich.
Travel between Lyon, France and Munich, Germany is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Conditions of entry into Germany:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 1/24/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey between Lyon and Munich.
The current restriction level for returning to Lyon, France from Germany is: Unrestricted.
Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 1/24/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Lyon from Munich here.
There are 4 ways that you can travel between Lyon and Munich. You can take a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Munich from Lyon is by taking a bus, which costs on average $61 (€53).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Munich:
Taking a bus is about $345 (€300) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $406 (€353) for this route.
Taking a bus is usually $99 (€86) less than taking a train to Munich, which costs on average $160 (€139) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Lyon to Munich is by train with an average journey time of 8 h 28 min.
There are alternative travel options to Munich that can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 12 h 10 min.
In comparison, getting to Munich by flight can take on average 12 h 40 min.
You should expect to travel around 357 miles (575 km) between Lyon and Munich.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Munich is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Lyon and Munich as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Munich:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Munich with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Munich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
Before traveling from Lyon to Munich, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Lyon to Munich tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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