The distance between Lyon and Hamburg is around 1,021km (634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lyon to Hamburg 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 from Lyon (LYS) to Hamburg (HAM).
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Take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf and then to Hamburg Hbf.
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Take the bus to Leonberg and then to Hamburg Jungfernstieg.
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There are several options for getting from Lyon to Hamburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 15h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Lyon and Hamburg is around 1,021km (634 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 942km (586 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Lyon and Hamburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Hamburg is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Hamburg. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Karlsruhe Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Hamburg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Hamburg. It typically takes around 15h 5m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leonberg, Stuttgart Feuersee and Stuttgart Charlottenplatz. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 5m.
FlixBus and East West Eurolines run regular bus services between Lyon and Hamburg. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 15h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Hamburg. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM) - via Brussels (BRU). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Lyon to Hamburg. There is however a flight that goes via Brussels (BRU). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lyon to Hamburg typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Hamburg (HAM).
The closest major airport to Hamburg is Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Hamburg. Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) and Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Hamburg. The distance is around 1,176km (731 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Hamburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €255($255) | every 20 mins | 1,097km (682 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4hrs | €290($290) | every 2 hours | 1,021km (634 miles) |
Fly to Hannover (HAJ), Train | 4h 15m | €300($300) | hourly | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 25m | €230($230) | once daily | 1,216km (756 miles) |
Train via Geneve | 12h 15m | €315($315) | twice daily | 1,248km (775 miles) |
Bus | 15h 5m | €105($105) | 3 times a week | 1,316km (818 miles) |
Drive | 10h 15m | €210($210) | on demand | 1,176km (731 miles) |
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East West Eurolines
The following major airports near Hamburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.