How to travel from Lyon to Saarbrücken

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Compare bus and train for Lyon to Saarbrücken

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $84.

Distance: 260 miles (420 km)

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$53

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Cheapest

$153

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8h 50m

Average total duration

8h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 24m

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Fastest

4h 54m

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30m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Lyon to Saarbrücken

How to get from Lyon to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lyon to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
02:25AM7h20
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
09:45AMSaarbrücken
$631One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus50618 · 30480
01:20AM12h25
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
01:45PMSaarbrücken
$621One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TGV INOUI6624+TGV9557
04:04PM4h53
Lyon Part Dieu
08:57PMSaarbrücken Hbf
$2461One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TGV INOUI6620+TGV9555
02:04PM4h54
Lyon Part Dieu
06:58PMSaarbrücken Hbf
$2461One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI6612+TGV9553
10:04AM4h54
Lyon Part Dieu
02:58PMSaarbrücken Hbf
$2881One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1432+German AirwaysKL1823+Deutsche Bahn29534
02:10PM9h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
11:10PMSaarbrücken Hbf
$4021One-way
2 transfers
Brussels AirlinesSN3594 · SN2611+Deutsche Bahn29522
07:00AM10h10
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
05:10PMSaarbrücken Hbf
$5071One-way
2 transfers
Brussels AirlinesSN3594 · SN2609+Deutsche Bahn29522
07:00AM10h10
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
05:10PMSaarbrücken Hbf
$5071One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Saarbrücken

Travel to Saarbrücken easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Saarbrücken.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Saarbrücken including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Saarbrücken is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

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

A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Saarbrücken costing on average $84 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Saarbrücken is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from Lyon to Saarbrücken is approximately 260 miles (420 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Saarbrücken is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Saarbrücken:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Saarbrücken.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Saarbrücken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Saarbrücken by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Saarbrücken with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with TGV.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Saarbrücken often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Luxembourg, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saarbrücken and these popular destinations at a great price.

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