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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $470.
Distance: 386 miles (622 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $470 Average price | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Lyon:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nuremberg to Lyon costing on average $72.
A train is $413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Lyon costing on average $470.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 38m.
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $151 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $80. The journey takes 12h 47m versus 8h 18m 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 Nuremberg to Lyon
How to get from Nuremberg to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:35 PM 15h45 Nürnberg, ZOB 3:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:35 PM 15h45 Nürnberg, ZOB 3:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH143+
LH459410:25 AM 3h45 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 2:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $493 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus
7:25 PM 12h50 Nürnberg, ZOB 8:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $60 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:10 PM 13h30 Nürnberg, ZOB 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $61 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:15 PM 15h50 Nürnberg, ZOB 5:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1811 · AF73706:05 PM 4h10 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 10:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $236 1 One-way 1 transfer- AF1311 · AF7368
6:35 AM 11h10 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 5:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $236 1 One-way 1 transfer - KL1846 · KL1435
6:25 PM 4h00 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 10:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $242 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Lyon:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nuremberg to Lyon costing on average $72.
A train is $413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Lyon costing on average $470.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 38m.
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, 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 KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Vueling, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | Intercités to go to Lyon by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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