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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Thionville
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Thionville 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 train which can get you there in 5h 49m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Thionville:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Thionville costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $202 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Thionville costing on average $255 (€209).
Other travel options to Thionville take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Flight takes on average 7h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Thionville
How to get from Lyon to Thionville by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Thionville is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM15h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:30 PMThionville, Gare SNCF$631One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM15h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:30 PMThionville, Gare SNCF$631One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH10796:55 PM1h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2971One-way0 transfers
Other options
4302+
837591 · 887865:04 PM6h10Lyon Part Dieu11:14 PMThionville$831One-way2 transfers
98966:00 PM5h24Lyon Part Dieu11:24 PMThionville$931One-way0 transfers
5516+
8853711:38 AM6h48Lyon Part Dieu6:26 PMThionville$1061One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM15h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:40 PMThionville, Gare SNCF$1071One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 AM11h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:30 PMThionville, Gare SNCF$1101One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM13h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:10 PMThionville, Gare SNCF$1121One-way1 transfer
LH1079+
LH56466:55 PM3h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:40 PMLuxembourg Airport$2361One-way1 transfer
KL1426+
KL17096:30 AM3h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:55 AMLuxembourg Airport$2771One-way1 transfer
KL1434+
KL17156:15 PM4h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 PMLuxembourg Airport$2771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Thionville:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Thionville costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $202 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Thionville costing on average $255 (€209).
Other travel options to Thionville take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Flight takes on average 7h 49m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Thionville as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Thionville.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Thionville, Gare SNCF.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to Thionville by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Thionville by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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