How to get from Lyon to Mannheim
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Mannheim. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 494 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
494 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €220Checked Sep 4 | 13h 49m4 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €130Reading date not recorded | 9h 34m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Sep 7 | 12h2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€220Checked Sep 413h 49m · 4 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€130Reading date not recorded9h 34m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Sep 712h · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Mannheim: 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 → Baselbus
FlixBus·5h 45m - 2Basel → FrankfurtbusFlixBus·3h 11m
- 3Frankfurt → Mannheim centralbusFlixBus·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.
Departures from Lyon to Mannheim
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:30 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 07:30 | 23:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 7 | — | — |
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 Mon, Sep 7
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLyon-Basel, Basel-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-Mannheim centralBook →
SNCFLyon Saint-Exupéry-Geneva Airport, Lyon-StrasbourgBook →
easyJetZurich-Rome, Rome-FrankfurtSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt am Main-MannheimBook →Airport shuttle busStrasbourg-Karlsruhe/Baden-BadenBook →Regional connectionKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden-Knielinger Allee, Knielinger Allee-Mannheim-City AirportBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, easyJet, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Mannheim works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon to Basel, about 5h 45m. Transfer in Basel and continue by FlixBus bus on to Frankfurt (3h 11m). Transfer in Frankfurt and continue by FlixBus bus on to Mannheim central (50 min). In total it's roughly €63 over 12h, 2 transfers.
Lyon to Mannheim: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Mannheim?
The most useful route takes about 12h by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Mannheim from Lyon?
About 494 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Mannheim cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €63. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Mannheim?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, easyJet, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mannheim?
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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