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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $488.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$488 Average price | $74 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 41m Average total duration 13h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Lyon:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lyon costing on average $74 (€62).
A bus is $422 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lyon costing on average $488 (€409).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 13h 41m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€56) compared to roughly $141 (€118) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $74 (€62). The journey takes 13h 11m versus 8h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Lyon
How to get from Munich to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Lyon)4:45 AM10h05Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)2:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Lyon)4:45 AM10h05Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)2:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH4192+98126:45 AM5h15Munich Airport12:00 PMLyon Part Dieu$4411One-way1 transfer
Other options
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TGV 958011:28 AM8h30Munich Hbf7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu$1781One-way1 transfer- ICE 568 · ICE 9590+121779:02 AM8h57Munich Hbf5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$2241One-way2 transfers
- ICE 568 · ICE 9590+55379:02 AM8h57Munich Hbf5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$2241One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus3:15 PM13h05Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$741One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM14h35München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:35 AM11h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$791One-way0 transfers
BA941 · BA304+51207:15 AM11h10Munich Airport6:25 PMLyon Part Dieu$3901One-way2 transfers- LH4192+125266:45 AM7h15Munich Airport2:00 PMLyon Part Dieu$3971One-way1 transfer
- BA941 · BA306+51247:15 AM14h44Munich Airport9:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$4021One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Lyon:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lyon costing on average $74 (€62).
A bus is $422 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lyon costing on average $488 (€409).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 13h 41m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways.
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