How to travel from Mannheim to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $66.

Distance: 309 miles (498 km)

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$55

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9h 43m

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from Mannheim to Lyon

How to get from Mannheim to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Mannheim to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:20AM11h30
Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
08:50PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$731One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus30485 · 83133
01:30PM14h35
Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
04:05AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$581One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH1074
08:45AM1h20
Frankfurt am Main Airport
10:05AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$4831One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 277+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87424+TGV INOUI5537
09:37AM8h22
Mannheim Hbf
05:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$1461One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 277+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87424+TGV INOUI12177
09:37AM8h22
Mannheim Hbf
05:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$1461One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 9590+TGV INOUI5537
11:40AM6h19
Mannheim Hbf
05:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$1601One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:59PM10h31
Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
10:30AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$771One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:10AM13h35
Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
02:45PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$601One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:05PM11h30
Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
04:35AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$801One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7360+Air France HopAF1019
07:05AM4h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
11:05AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2841One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1010+Air FranceAF7370+Air France HopAF1319
11:07AM11h23
Mannheim Hbf
10:30PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2931One-way
2 transfers
Air FranceAF7370+Air France HopAF1809
02:50PM7h40
Stuttgart Airport
10:30PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2691One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Lyon.

FAQs
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 $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Lyon costing on average $66 (€53).

A bus is $107 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Lyon costing on average $140 (€114).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 30m.

Bus takes on average 9h 0m.

The distance from Mannheim to Lyon is approximately 309 miles (498 km).
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Lyon is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains 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, Perrache Bus Station.
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 TGV, TGV INOUI, TER, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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.
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