How to get from Berlin to Lyon
- 971 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 17h 50m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Lyon: flight, train. The two cities are about 971 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
971 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €42Checked Oct 3 | 6h 52mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €45Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 17h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€42Checked Oct 36h 52m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€45Omio catalogue, Oct 317h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin Brandenburg → Paris Orlyflight
Transavia France·1h 55m - 2Paris Orly → Geneva Airportflight
easyJet·1h 05m - 3Geneva Airport → Lyon Saint-Exupérytrain
SNCF·2h 02m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Berlin to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€56November 2026
€42Departures from Berlin to Lyon
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:45 and the last at 19:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 09:45 | 19:00 |
All departures
- 09:45
- 10:40
- 18:10
- 19:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
Transavia FranceBerlin Brandenburg-Paris OrlySee live options and dates →easyJetParis Orly-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →SNCFGeneva Airport-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
FlixBusBerlin central-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →On this route you travel with Transavia France, easyJet, SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Lyon works
Start with a Transavia France flight from Berlin to Paris, about 1h 55m. Transfer in Paris and continue by U2 flight on to Geneva (1h 5m). Transfer in Geneva and continue by SNCF train on to Lyon (2h 2m). In total it's roughly €212 over 6h 52m, 2 transfers.
Berlin to Lyon: common questions
When is the first bus from Berlin to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:45 and the last at 19:00, from Berlin Airport BER, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Berlin to Lyon?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 09:45 and 19:00.
Which station does the bus from Berlin to Lyon leave from?
Berlin Airport BER with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Berlin to Lyon?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Lyon from Berlin?
About 971 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Berlin to Lyon?
On this route you travel with Transavia France, easyJet, SNCF, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Transavia France, easyJet, SNCF
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 25 Sep 2026