Route guide

Nuremberg → Lyon

622 km · Germany to France · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €25+ by bus

How to travel from Nuremberg to Lyon

There are 4 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Lyon — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€52–152

Duration: 5h 11m

via ICE, TGV inOui

~9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€25–64

Duration: 8h 53m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~17 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€60–195

Duration: 3h 20m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air France

~97 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€75–137

Duration: 6h 55m

~106 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Nuremberg and Lyon highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 622 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Germany into France. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Nuremberg to Lyon — every option in detail

Nuremberg to Lyon by train

Trains link Nuremberg (Germany) and Lyon (France) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 5h 11m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include ICE, TGV inOui.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €52 to €152. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 97 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~88 kg on this distance.

Nuremberg to Lyon by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Nuremberg and Lyon with a typical journey of 8h 53m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €25 when booked in advance, rising to €64 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Nuremberg to Lyon by flight

Flights between Nuremberg and Lyon take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 20m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air France.

Typical fare range is €60–195. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 97 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Nuremberg to Lyon by car

The driving distance from Nuremberg to Lyon is approximately 715 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 6h 55m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €75–137 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–France border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 106 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Nuremberg and Lyon is approximately 622 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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