How to travel from Berlin to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $76.

Distance: 606 miles (976 km)

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Bus

$173

Average price

$258

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$87

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Cheapest

11h 10m

Average total duration

10h 40m

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30m

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5h 38m

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2h 38m

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3h 0m

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17h 19m

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16h 49m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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2.9 - 5.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Volotea

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Berlin to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 PM17h50
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 PM17h50
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4065+Lufthansa CitylineLH2250
    1:45 PM3h20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4041One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 597+TGVTGV 9580
    9:05 AM10h53
    Berlin Hbf
    7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 PM21h25
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 PM21h40
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 PM23h00
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1511One-way
    2 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1678 · SK1793
    2:35 PM4h45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    7:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2221One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU25159+TGV INOUI12526
    6:00 AM8h00
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    2:00 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1135 · AF7364
    6:15 AM4h15
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2801One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Berlin to Lyon

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Berlin to Lyon, 52,31% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Berlin to Lyon, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Lyon costing on average $64 (€52).

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Lyon costing on average $76 (€62).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 22m.

Bus takes on average 17h 18m.

The distance from Berlin to Lyon is approximately 606 miles (976 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Lyon is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin 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 Berlin to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Volotea, Lufthansa, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Amelia International to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Lyon:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin 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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