What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mannheim?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mannheim is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Mannheim?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mannheim is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Mannheim central bus station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Mannheim Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mannheim?

The distance between Lyon and Mannheim is 640 km. The road distance is 598.6 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Mannheim without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mannheim without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €120 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Mannheim?

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim Hbf takes 5h 16m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mannheim bus from?

Lyon to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mannheim train from?

Lyon to Mannheim train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Mannheim?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mannheim is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €120 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Lyon to Mannheim bus arrive?

Lyon to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Lyon to Mannheim train arrive?

Lyon to Mannheim train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Mannheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Mannheim is 599 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Lyon to Mannheim.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Mannheim?

Book your Lyon to Mannheim train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Mannheim?

Book your Lyon to Mannheim bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mannheim?

There are 1502+ hotels available in Mannheim.

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Mannheim by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
5h 16m
€120–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Mannheim central bus stationbus N7720 / ...
9h 35m
€50–85
Drive 598.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mannheimcar 598.6 km
5h 56m
€110–159
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 56m
€144–357
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
8h 26m
€140–293
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
5h 9m
€137–339
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 41m
€152–343
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LYS - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 26m
€141–374

Lyon to Mannheim by train (TGV)

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 640.4 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Mannheim, Germany?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €120–180 and the journey takes 5h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Mannheim central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 9h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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