There are 6 ways to get from Strasbourg to Lyon by train, bus, night bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Strasbourg to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs €75 - €320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Strasbourg and Lyon is 504 km. The road distance is 488.9 km.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €3 - €140.
The train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieu takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.
Strasbourg to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Lyon train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €3 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €320 and takes 3h 25m.
- Distance: 504 km
- Duration: 4h 9m
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Lyon, France?
SNCF Bus operates a train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieu hourly, and the journey takes 4h 9m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Strasbourg to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35 - €55 and the journey takes 6h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Strasbourg to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €650
Train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80 - €140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €80 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €140
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €45
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €25
- 1st Class
- €30 - €45
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- First Class
- €3
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €90
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- Rail 1st Class
- €17 - €24
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Strasbourg to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Strasbourg to Lyon - Perrache Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Night bus from Colmar to Lyon - Perrache Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Strasbourg to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €29
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Strasbourg to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Strasbourg to Lyon train services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Lyon is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Strasbourg to Lyon.
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Book your Strasbourg to Lyon bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
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