How to get from Lyon to Karlsruhe
- 448 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Karlsruhe: bus. The two cities are about 448 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.
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448 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €53Reading date not recorded | 5h 57m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 7h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€53Reading date not recorded5h 57m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Oct 117h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Karlsruhe: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Karlsruhe centralbus
FlixBus·7h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Lyon to Karlsruhe
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:20 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 05:20 | 23:00 |
| SNCFtrain | 1 | 10:01 | 10:01 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 17 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:20
- 07:30
- 17:05
- 22:00
- 23:00
All departuresSNCF
- 10:01
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 Sun, Oct 11
Cheapest fare by day, Lyon to Karlsruhe
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Fri, Oct 9.
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-Karlsruhe centralBook →
SNCFLyon-StrasbourgBook →Airport shuttle busStrasbourg-Karlsruhe/Baden-BadenBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Karlsruhe works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Karlsruhe central, about 7h 55m. In total it's roughly €32 over 7h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Karlsruhe: common questions
When is the first bus from Lyon to Karlsruhe?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:20 and the last at 23:00, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Karlsruhe?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 05:20 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Karlsruhe leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Lyon to Karlsruhe?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 10:01 and the last at 10:01, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Lyon to Karlsruhe?
1 a day with SNCF, between 10:01 and 10:01.
How far is Karlsruhe from Lyon?
About 448 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Lyon to Karlsruhe?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Karlsruhe?
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