How to travel from Munich to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $168.

Distance: 357 miles (575 km)

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Driving

$226

Average price

$56

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Cheapest

$335

Average price

$145

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 18m

Average total duration

7h 48m

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30m

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11h 18m

Average total duration

10h 48m

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6h 14m

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3h 14m

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8h 39m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.5kg

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa Cityline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

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

A bus is $170 (€137) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lyon costing on average $226 (€182).

A bus is $279 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lyon costing on average $335 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 48m.

Bus takes on average 10h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Munich to Lyon among Omio's users.

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from Munich to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM11h25
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM11h25
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH121 · LH1082
    8:00 PM3h30
    Munich Airport
    11:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $6511One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 518+TGVTGV 9580
    11:28 AM8h30
    Munich Hbf
    7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1851One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM12h40
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:05 PM14h35
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 AM15h25
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1623 · AF7370
    3:30 PM5h55
    Munich Airport
    9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1123 · AF7366
    6:30 AM7h15
    Munich Airport
    1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4304 · DE4215+SNCF | TGV INOUI5124
    9:15 AM12h45
    Munich Airport
    10:00 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $3991One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

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

A bus is $170 (€137) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lyon costing on average $226 (€182).

A bus is $279 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lyon costing on average $335 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 48m.

Bus takes on average 10h 48m.

The distance from Munich to Lyon is approximately 357 miles (575 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Lyon is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Lufthansa.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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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