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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mainz to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€127 Average price | €165 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Mainz to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Mainz to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Lyon
Travel to Lyon 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 Mainz to Lyon.
There are 3 travel options to Lyon from Mainz. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Mainz is by taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€27).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Mainz to Lyon:
A bus is $39 (€35) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $69 (€62) from Mainz to Lyon.
Taking a bus costs $24 (€22) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $54 (€49).
The fastest way from Mainz to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:
Getting to Lyon by bus takes 10 h 35 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 6 h of travel time.
The distance from Mainz to Lyon is approximately 332 miles (535 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Lyon is:
- 5 buses a day.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Mainz and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Mainz to Lyon:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Mainz to Lyon:
- You can go to Lyon from Mainz by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $30 (€27) with FlixBus from Mainz to Lyon on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Mainz to Lyon with Lufthansa or Eurowings. Cheap tickets can be found for $111 (€100) with Eurowings from Mainz to Lyon.
- You can travel from Mainz to Lyon by train with SNCF | TGV INOUI or Süwex. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $54 (€49) with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Mainz to Lyon.
Yes, there are direct routes from Mainz to Lyon with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 4 direct flights a day to Lyon with.
Direct services to Lyon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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