How to travel from Mannheim to Lyon

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

The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $71.

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

A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Lyon costing on average $81.

A bus is $420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Lyon costing on average $491.

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 57m.

Bus takes on average 11h 31m.

The distance from Mannheim to Lyon is approximately 309 miles (498 km).

The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Lyon is:

• Around 37 flights per day.
• Around 16 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER, SNCF | Intercités to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Twin Jet, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 1 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
• 4 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Twin Jet.

Omio customers who travel from Mannheim 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.