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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trier to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. 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 $76, while a flight costs an average of $408.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $408 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Trier to Lyon:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Lyon costing on average $140.
A bus is $332 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Lyon costing on average $408.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 34m.
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32. The journey takes 9h 37m versus 5h 56m 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 Trier to Lyon
How to get from Trier to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:20 AM16h30Trier10:50 PMLyon$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:20 AM16h30Trier10:50 PMLyon$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:15 AM10h05Trier10:20 AMLyon$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:15 PM10h05Trier9:20 AMLyon$831One-way0 transfers
12:55 PM13h40Trier2:35 AMLyon$851One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Lyon:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Lyon costing on average $140.
A bus is $332 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Lyon costing on average $408.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 34m.
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Lyon by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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