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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €85, while a flight costs an average of €385.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€128 Average price | €385 Average price | €85 Average price Cheapest | €126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Trier
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Trier:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Trier costing on average €128.
A bus is €300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Trier costing on average €385.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 30m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
Tickets start at around €128 compared to roughly €126 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€1. The journey takes 8h 0m versus 5h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Lyon to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 AM 17h55 Lyon 1:30 AM Trier €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:35 AM 17h55 Lyon 1:30 AM Trier €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:10 AM 17h20 Lyon 1:30 AM Trier €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Trier:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Trier costing on average €128.
A bus is €300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Trier costing on average €385.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 30m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Trier 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 Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, British Airways, Luxair, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Trier by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
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