How to travel from Saarbrücken to Lyon

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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 58m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €68.

Distance: 260 miles (420 km)

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€41

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€143

Average price

8h 42m

Average total duration

8h 12m

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30m

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5h 28m

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4h 58m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Saarbrücken to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45PM7h00
Saarbrücken
04:45AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$581One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45PM7h00
Saarbrücken
04:45AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$581One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGV INOUI9552 · 6627
03:00PM4h54
Saarbrücken Hbf
07:54PMLyon Part Dieu
$2791One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TGV9556+TGV INOUI6617
11:00AM4h56
Saarbrücken Hbf
03:56PMLyon Part Dieu
$1981One-way
1 transfer
TGV9558+TGV INOUI6611
08:00AM4h56
Saarbrücken Hbf
12:56PMLyon Part Dieu
$2181One-way
1 transfer
TER88842+TGV INOUI2870 · 6663
12:21PM7h01
Saarbrücken Hbf
07:22PMLyon Part Dieu
$3211One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 563 · ICE 612+LufthansaLH1078
08:27AM9h38
Saarbrücken Hbf
06:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$5691One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn4144 · ICE 774 · S9+LufthansaLH1076
06:08AM8h02
Saarbrücken Hbf
02:10PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$5891One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 563 · ICE 772 · S9+LufthansaLH1078
08:27AM9h38
Saarbrücken Hbf
06:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$5891One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Saarbrücken and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Saarbrücken to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Lyon costing on average $85 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from Saarbrücken to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

The distance from Saarbrücken to Lyon is approximately 260 miles (420 km).
The average frequency per day from Saarbrücken to Lyon is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saarbrücken to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saarbrücken to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Saarbrücken to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Saarbrücken 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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