How to get from Lyon to Munich
- 574 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 10h 50m
- 11 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
10h 50m
direct
Bus
€43
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Munich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 574 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
574 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €101Checked Sep 23 | 8h 59mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €44Omio catalogue, Sep 29 | 10h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€101Checked Sep 238h 59m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€44Omio catalogue, Sep 2910h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Munich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Munichbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·10h 50m
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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Lyon to Munich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€104Departures from Lyon to Munich
FlixBus runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:10 and the last at 21:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 11 | 01:10 | 21:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
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 Tue, Sep 29
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusLyon Saint-Exupéry-MunichBook →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt am Main-StuttgartBook →
FlixBusStuttgart-MunichBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Munich works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Munich, about 10h 50m. In total it's roughly €43 over 10h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Munich?
The most useful route takes about 10h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Munich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:10 and the last at 21:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Munich?
11 a day with FlixBus, between 01:10 and 21:30.
How far is Munich from Lyon?
About 574 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Munich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €43. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Munich?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Lyon to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Munich?
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: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 27 Sep 2026