How to travel from Lyon to Munich, Germany

The distance between Lyon and Munich is around 644km (400 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Munich by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Munich (MUC).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)

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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg then Stuttgart Hbf and then to München Hbf.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance736km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Munich

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Munich by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Lyon and Munich is around 644km (400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Lyon and Munich by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Munich is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Munich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Munich. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Munich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strasbourg and Stuttgart Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Lyon and Munich. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Munich. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Munich with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Munich. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Munich. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Munich with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Lufthansa fly between Lyon and Munich. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Munich (MUC). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Lyon to Munich typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Munich (MUC).

The closest major airport to Munich is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Munich. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) 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 Munich. The distance is around 736km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Munich is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Munich

Transport options from Lyon to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
€315($315)
every 20 mins644km (400 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
€550($550)
every 30 mins734km (456 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€195($195)
every 4 hours895km (556 miles)
Train via Geneve8h 40m
€365($365)
5 times a day766km (476 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€40($40)
every 20 mins755km (469 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€130($130)
on demand736km (457 miles)

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Airports near Munich

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Munich
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Munich
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Munich