How to travel from Mainz to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Mainz and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Lyon is a train with an average price of €22.

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

A train is €40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mainz to Lyon costing on average €61.

A train is €414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Lyon costing on average €436.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 41m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 5m.

Bus takes on average 13h 55m.

The distance from Mainz to Lyon is approximately 333 miles (536 km).

The average frequency per day from Mainz to Lyon is:

• Around 30 flights per day.
• Around 15 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Lyon:

• Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
• Trains mostly depart from Mainz Römisches Theater station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Mainz to Lyon:

• 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.

Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.