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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$183 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Lyon:
A bus is $135 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Lyon costing on average $183 (€150).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
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How to get from Saarbrücken to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:20 PM12h10Saarbrücken1:30 AMLyon$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:20 PM12h10Saarbrücken1:30 AMLyon$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:45 PM7h00Saarbrücken3:45 AMLyon$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:50 AM15h20Saarbrücken3:10 AMLyon$551One-way0 transfers
- 12:50 PM15h20Saarbrücken4:10 AMLyon$561One-way0 transfers
- 2:40 PM9h40Saarbrücken12:20 AMLyon$631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Lyon:
A bus is $135 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Lyon costing on average $183 (€150).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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