How to travel from Lyon to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Lyon and Berlin is around 1,034km (643 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lyon to Berlin by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated byLufthansa+ 8 others

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,227km (763 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Berlin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Lyon and Berlin is around 1,034km (643 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 975km (606 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Lyon and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Berlin is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Berlin. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Lyon and Berlin. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Berlin. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 17h 45m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Lyon and Berlin. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Berlin. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Berlin Brandenburg (BER) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Lyon to Berlin. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lyon to Berlin typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Berlin. The distance is around 1,227km (763 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Berlin

Transport options from Lyon to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
€235($235)
every 20 mins1,034km (643 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€285($285)
hourly1,049km (652 miles)
Fly to Dresden (DRS), Train4h 45m
€355($355)
hourly1,142km (710 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 10m
€240($240)
once daily1,286km (799 miles)
Train via Geneve12hrs
€335($335)
twice daily1,317km (819 miles)
Bus
17h 45m
€65($65)
twice daily1,300km (808 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€220($220)
on demand1,227km (763 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

The following major airports near Berlin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin