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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 $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$252 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $339 Average price | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 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 $194 (€159) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Munich costing on average $252 (€207).
A bus is $281 (€231) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Munich costing on average $339 (€279).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Bus takes on average 10h 52m.
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM14h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:10 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$931One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM14h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:10 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$931One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH22538:05 PM1h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:25 PMMunich Airport$5561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- TGV 9583+
ICE 51910:01 AM8h28Lyon Part Dieu6:29 PMMunich Hbf$1821One-way1 transfer 
6618 · 95771:04 PM8h42Lyon Part Dieu9:46 PMMunich Hbf$4041One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM14h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:30 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$931One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:30 PM11h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$961One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:10 AM13h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:25 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$961One-way0 transfers
VY1221 · VY181610:00 AM10h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:25 PMMunich Airport$4291One-way1 transfer
KL1434 · KL18596:15 PM4h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 PMMunich Airport$4361One-way1 transfer- KL1426 · KL18596:30 AM15h55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 PMMunich Airport$4361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Munich:
A bus is $194 (€159) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Munich costing on average $252 (€207).
A bus is $281 (€231) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Munich costing on average $339 (€279).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Bus takes on average 10h 52m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 9 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 Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Air Baltic, KLM, Vueling, Eurowings to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Munich by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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