How to get from Munich to Lyon
- 574 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€203
Cheapest
10h 50m
direct
Bus
€43
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Lyon. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 574 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
574 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €203Checked Oct 3 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €43Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 10h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€203Checked Oct 31h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€43Omio catalogue, Oct 310h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich Airport → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight
Lufthansa·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Munich to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€83November 2026
€94Departures from Munich to Lyon
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 21:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 00:30 | 21:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 01:30
- 01:35
- 02:35
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 12:30
- 13:15
- 14:15
- 15:15
- 19:40
- 20:15
- 20:40
- 21:40
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
LufthansaMunich Airport-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusMunich central-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →On this route you travel with Lufthansa, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Lyon works
Start with a Lufthansa flight from Munich to Lyon, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €203 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Lyon?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Munich to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 21:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Lyon?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 21:40.
How far is Lyon from Munich?
About 574 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €43 to €45. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Munich to Lyon?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Munich to Lyon?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Munich and Lyon?
Munich is MUC and Lyon is LYS, so this route is usually written MUC to LYS.
Which operators run Munich to Lyon?
On this route you travel with Lufthansa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Munich to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich 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: Lufthansa
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 3 Oct 2026