How to Get from Lyon to Munich
Lyon to Munich is 574 km in a straight line. The trip takes 11h 15m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lyon to Munich by price and travel time (route calculated on 12 November 2026).
- First bus at 01:10, last at 21:30
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Munich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 574 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
574 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €101Older observation | 4h 40m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €75Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 8h 53m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Nov 13 | 11h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
| See bus tickets on Omio | |||
- Flight€101Older observation4h 40m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€75Our estimate, not a fare we saw8h 53m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Nov 1311h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Munich: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Munich centralbus
FlixBus·11h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lyon to Munich
FlixBus publishes departures from 01:10 to 21:30.
| Operator | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 01:10 | 21:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | · | · |
All departures FlixBus
- 01:10
- 01:30
- 02:10
- 02:30
- 03:30
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 21:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. 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 Fri, Nov 13.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-Munich central, Stuttgart-MunichBook →
LufthansaBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →
SNCFLyon-StrasbourgBook →DB ICE / SNCF TGVStrasbourg-StuttgartBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, SNCF, DB ICE / SNCF TGV.
How the Trip from Lyon to Munich Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 12 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Munich central, about 11h 15m. In total it's roughly €44 over 11h 15m, direct, no transfers.
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Lyon to Munich: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Munich?
Routavio's route check on 12 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 11h 15m 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 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 estimate for the route we recommend is around €44. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Munich?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, SNCF, DB ICE / SNCF TGV.
Can you get from Lyon to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 48m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Munich?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Lufthansa, SNCF, DB ICE / SNCF TGV
Route calculated: 12 Nov 2026