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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 €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 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 €23, and a flight costs an average of €146.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€158 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €249 Average price |
8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Munich to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Munich to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 3 travel options between Munich and Lyon. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Munich is by taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€25).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Munich to Lyon:
Taking a bus costs $81 (€73) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $109 (€98) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $53 (€48) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $81 (€73).
The quickest way to travel from Munich to Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Lyon by bus takes 10 h 5 min on average.
Getting to Lyon by train takes 7 h 56 min on average.
The distance from Munich to Lyon is approximately 357 miles (575 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Lyon is:
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Lyon from Munich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Lyon:
- Buses mostly leave from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and tend to arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Flights most often depart from Munich at Munich Airport and arrive in Lyon at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Munich to Lyon:
- You can go to Lyon from Munich by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $28 (€25) with FlixBus from Munich to Lyon on Omio.
- You can travel by plane to Lyon from Munich with Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Dolomiti, Air France, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, KLM, Brussels Airlines or KLM Cityhopper, and you can find Air France Munich to Lyon tickets for $140 (€126) on Omio.
- You can travel from Munich to Lyon by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $158 (€143) with Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Lyon.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Lyon with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- Direct flight available with Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Air Dolomiti 3 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lyon from Munich.
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