How to travel from Berlin to Lyon, France

The distance between Berlin and Lyon is around 1,049km (652 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Berlin to Lyon 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 Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated byLufthansa+ 8 others

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,227km (762 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Lyon 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Berlin and Lyon is around 1,049km (652 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 975km (606 miles)

It takes around 9h 55m to get from Berlin and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Lyon is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Lyon, 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 Berlin and Lyon. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Lyon. 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 9h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Nightjet run train services between Berlin and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 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 Berlin and Lyon. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs twice daily.

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

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Lyon. 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 Berlin and Lyon. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and arrive at Lyon (LYS) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Berlin to Lyon. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Berlin to Lyon typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Berlin and Lyon. The distance is around 1,227km (762 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Lyon

Transport options from Berlin to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
€225($225)
every 20 mins1,107km (688 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€285($285)
hourly1,049km (652 miles)
Train to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Fly4h 55m
€290($290)
hourly1,155km (717 miles)
Train + 2 similar
9h 55m
€260($260)
once daily1,229km (763 miles)
Train via Basel SBB10h 45m
€305($305)
every 4 hours1,329km (826 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb16h 50m
€345($345)
twice daily1,418km (881 miles)
Bus
17h 45m
€65($65)
twice daily1,299km (807 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€220($220)
on demand1,227km (762 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Berlin and Lyon

Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon