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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 386 miles (622 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$154 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Nuremberg
How to get from Lyon to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:00 PM13h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:05 AMNürnberg, ZOB$861One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:20 AM12h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:45 PMNürnberg, ZOB$801One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1077 · LH1462:15 PM3h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:35 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$3981One-way1 transfer
Other options
TGV 9583+
IC 216310:01 AM8h17Lyon Part Dieu6:18 PMNuremberg Hbf$1991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:05 PM11h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:15 AMNürnberg, ZOB$891One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM15h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:55 AMNürnberg, ZOB$1371One-way1 transfer
KL1428+
KL18439:55 AM3h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:40 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
KL1428 · KL18459:55 AM7h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:40 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
KL1426+
KL18436:30 AM7h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:40 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nuremberg:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nuremberg costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Nuremberg costing on average $125 (€101).
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Travel with TGV, TGV INOUI to go to Nuremberg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper to go to Nuremberg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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