How to travel from Mulhouse to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mulhouse to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mulhouse to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $71.

Distance: 181 miles (292 km)

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Driving

$71

Average price

$30

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Cheapest

$116

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

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30m

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4h 3m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Mulhouse to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $40.

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

A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mulhouse to Lyon costing on average $92.

A bus is $840 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mulhouse to Lyon costing on average $880.

The fastest way to travel from Mulhouse to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 18m.

Bus takes on average 5h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mulhouse and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Mulhouse to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 45m sooner (3h 18m by flight vs 4h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $880 compared to roughly $116 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Mulhouse to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM5h20
    Mulhouse, Gare Centrale
    12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM5h20
    Mulhouse, Gare Centrale
    12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9580
    5:09 PM2h49
    Mulhouse-Ville
    7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5521
    7:52 AM3h07
    Mulhouse-Ville
    10:59 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12181
    7:52 AM3h07
    Mulhouse-Ville
    10:59 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5539
    8:02 PM2h54
    Mulhouse-Ville
    10:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 AM5h55
    Mulhouse, Gare Centrale
    12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:45 PM4h35
    Mulhouse, Gare Centrale
    4:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM6h40
    Mulhouse, Gare Centrale
    5:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1393 · AF7370
    2:25 PM7h35
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1193 · AF7370
    10:35 AM11h25
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1393 · AF7368
    2:25 PM3h25
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    5:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $5531One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Mulhouse 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 Mulhouse to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mulhouse and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mulhouse to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $30.

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

A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mulhouse to Lyon costing on average $71.

A bus is $238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mulhouse to Lyon costing on average $268.

The fastest way to travel from Mulhouse to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 51m.

Flight takes on average 11h 53m.

The distance from Mulhouse to Lyon is approximately 181 miles (292 km).
The average frequency per day from Mulhouse to Lyon is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mulhouse 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 Mulhouse to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mulhouse-Ville and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mulhouse, Gare Centrale 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 Mulhouse to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mulhouse to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Mulhouse 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.

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