How to get from Hamburg to Lyon
- 942 km as the crow flies
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 Hamburg to Lyon: bus. The two cities are about 942 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 May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
942 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €166Reading date not recorded | 15h 49m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €71Older observation | 22h 55m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€166Reading date not recorded15h 49m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€71Older observation22h 55m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg → Bruxelles Midibus
FlixBus·8h 05m - 2Bruxelles Midi → LyonbusFlixBus·9h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusHamburg-Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles Midi-LyonBook →
Deutsche BahnHamburg-StuttgartBook →
SNCFStuttgart-Paris, Paris-LyonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Hamburg to Bruxelles Midi, about 8h 5m. Transfer in Bruxelles Midi and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lyon (9h 50m). In total it's roughly €71 over 22h 55m, 1 transfer.
Hamburg to Lyon: common questions
Is there a bus from Hamburg to Lyon?
Our route search found a bus 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 Hamburg?
About 942 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Hamburg to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026