How to travel from Stuttgart to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, 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 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $270.

Distance: 292 miles (470 km)

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$194

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$57

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$270

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$115

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6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

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9h 33m

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6h 50m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $65.

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

A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Lyon costing on average $96.

A bus is $379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Lyon costing on average $444.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 13m.

Bus takes on average 11h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stuttgart and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 6m sooner (2h 44m by flight vs 6h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $444 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Stuttgart to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30489 · 50617
    11:50 AM15h40
    Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30489 · 50617
    11:50 AM15h40
    Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2145+Air BalticLH2248
    9:30 AM2h50
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $8441One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn19038 · ICE 2523+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87410+SNCF | TGV INOUI12177
    5:59 AM12h00
    Stuttgart Hbf
    5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $921One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn19038 · ICE 2523+SNCF | TGV INOUI9879+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87410
    5:59 AM11h04
    Stuttgart Hbf
    5:03 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $971One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn19038 · ICE 2523+SNCF | TGV INOUI5537+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87410
    5:59 AM12h00
    Stuttgart Hbf
    5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $971One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 PM11h40
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    10:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus30493 · 5131
    11:20 PM19h30
    Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB
    6:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS264 · OS353
    9:00 AM5h20
    Stuttgart Airport
    2:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2881One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1834 · KL1427
    6:30 PM14h50
    Stuttgart Airport
    9:20 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3021One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1832 · KL1427
    2:15 PM19h05
    Stuttgart Airport
    9:20 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3021One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $65.

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

A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Lyon costing on average $96.

A bus is $379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Lyon costing on average $444.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 13m.

Bus takes on average 11h 43m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Lyon is approximately 292 miles (470 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Lyon is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER, SNCF | Intercités to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.
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