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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 459 miles (739 km)
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$163 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest |
8h 53m Average total duration Fastest 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 19m Average total duration 13h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Erfurt to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:40 PM21h50Erfurt5:30 PMLyon$711One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:40 PM21h50Erfurt5:30 PMLyon$711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:40 PM19h50Erfurt9:30 AMLyon$1001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Lyon:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Lyon costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with TGV, TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
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