4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Ulm
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 €65, while a flight costs an average of €394.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€394 Average price | €96 Average price | €65 Average price Cheapest | €133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  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.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Ulm:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Ulm costing on average €96.
A bus is €329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Ulm costing on average €394.
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €68. The journey takes 12h 19m versus 7h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Ulm
How to get from Lyon to Ulm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Ulm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:00 AM18h30Lyon2:30 AMUlm€381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:00 AM18h30Lyon2:30 AMUlm€381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:50 AM11h30Lyon7:20 PMUlm€421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:05 PM12h30Lyon3:35 AMUlm€451One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 PM15h50Lyon1:50 PMUlm€461One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
Oct 04
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Ulm
Travel to Ulm 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 Ulm.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Ulm:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Ulm costing on average €96.
A bus is €329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Ulm costing on average €394.
Other travel options to Ulm take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Ulm 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 Ulm Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ulm by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Ulm by train.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Ulm by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa.
Travelling from Lyon to Ulm: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
