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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Heilbronn to Lyon. Traveling by bus from Heilbronn to Lyon usually takes around 13 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 310 mi (499 km) |
Shortest duration | 10h 25m |
Cheapest price | $30.23 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Heilbronn to Lyon?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Heilbronn to Lyon. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4 | 13h 25m | $53.88 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 4 trips from Heilbronn to Lyon, and usually makes the trip in about 13 hours and 25 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 13 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 310 miles from Heilbronn to Lyon. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Lyon. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Heilbronn to Lyon, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Heilbronn to Lyon every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Heilbronn to Lyon; ticket prices start at $73.71.
City Information
Heilbronn
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Image credit: Pixabay
Heilbronn is a scenic city in the northern Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. Boasting a robust wine industry and many interesting local landmarks, the city is a great stop to enjoy when in Germany. One of the most popular local attractions is the local Rathaus, or City Hall, which features a large golden clock.
Head just outside the city to discover some of Heilbronn's best vineyards. Weingut Drautz, Albrecht-Kiessling Weingut, and Weingut Kistenmacher & Hengerer are located on the hills east of the city, and offer gorgeous, sweeping views of hillsides, valleys, and Heilbronn below. Pfühlpark is also in the area east of the city, a large park that offers excellent walking trails and even the famous Trappensee: a small lake with a castle built on it.
Heilbronn is connected to Germany's Deutsche Bahn train network, so you can easily reach the city from Munich, Berlin, Essen, or other major cities. Intercity bus transportation also offers affordable travel to Heilbronn, with options including FlixBus and Sindbad.
Lyon
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Located at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône rivers in the central-west of France, Lyon is France's third-largest city, after Paris and Marseille. Lyon has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 2,000 years of history and its central role in the Renaissance. Vieux Lyon is the city's historic area, full of old buildings and a vibrant French atmosphere. Wander through the traboules, a unique architectural feature of the city; these secret passageways wind through Lyon's buildings and courtyards. Several guided tours will describe the many uses of these covered paths throughout Lyon's history: from shortcuts to the river for 4th-century residents to meeting places for 19th-century silk workers and the World War II French resistance.
Lyon is also famously hailed as the birthplace of cinema. To immerse yourself in film history, visit the Musée Cinéma et Miniature to explore old movie props, costumes, and even complete film sets from several iconic films. To experience a traditional French market, stop in Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. This indoor gourmet market offers only the finest local produce, the perfect place to sample the local cuisine.
Getting to Lyon is simple, and the lion's share of options are via ground travel. Eurolines bus services offer transport from many European cities into the Perrache train station, and many train services, including the TGV, also operate from the same station. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is only 25 km east of the city, providing both European and intercontinental flights.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Heilbronn?
Main departure station: Bahnhofstraße
Most buses depart from the main station in Heilbronn.
All bus stations in Heilbronn:
Bahnhofstraße
Where does the bus arrive in Lyon?
Main arrival station: Gare Routière De Lyon Perrache
All buses from Heilbronn arrive at one main station in Lyon.
All bus stations in Lyon:
Gare Routière De Lyon Perrache
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