How to travel from Hamburg to Lyon, France

The distance between Hamburg and Lyon is around 994km (618 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamburg to Lyon by train, 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 Hamburg (HAM) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated byLufthansa+ 8 others

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Train

Take the train to Baden-Baden and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,176km (731 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Lyon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €215 ($215) and will take around 3h 20m.

The distance between Hamburg and Lyon is around 994km (618 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 942km (586 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Hamburg and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Lyon is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €215 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Lyon. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Baden-Baden. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Nightjet run train services between Hamburg and Lyon. 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.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamburg and Lyon. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Lyon. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Lyon (LYS) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Hamburg to Lyon. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hamburg to Lyon typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg and Lyon. 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 Hamburg to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).

How do I get from Hamburg to Lyon

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Lyon

Transport options from Hamburg to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
€215($215)
every 20 mins994km (618 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€290($290)
hourly1,021km (634 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Fly4h 15m
€300($300)
every 30 mins1,027km (638 miles)
Train + 2 similar
9h 25m
€260($260)
once daily1,207km (750 miles)
Train via Basel SBB9h 60m
€285($285)
every 4 hours1,249km (776 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb16h 35m
€345($345)
twice daily1,422km (883 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€210($210)
on demand1,176km (731 miles)

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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