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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$219 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
FlixBus9:00 AM12h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:00 AM12h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH22491:00 PM1h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport2:20 PMMunich Airport$5951One-way0 transfers
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TGV 9583+
ICE 51910:01 AM8h28Lyon Part Dieu6:29 PMMunich Hbf$2161One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:30 PM11h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM15h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:20 PMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM11h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$711One-way1 transfer
EW9413 · EW90868:55 AM6h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport3:25 PMMunich Airport$1881One-way1 transfer
VY1225 · VY181210:25 PM11h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:40 AMMunich Airport$3131One-way1 transfer
EW9413 · EW90848:55 AM3h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:25 PMMunich Airport$3571One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Munich
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Munich:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Munich costing on average $102 (€81).
A bus is $112 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Munich costing on average $144 (€115).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 28m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 8 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, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air France, KLM, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Vueling to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Munich by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic.
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