What is the travel distance from Mannheim to Lyon?

The distance between the two cities is 309 miles (498 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mannheim to Lyon?

The majority of buses traveling from Mannheim to Lyon start their journey at ZOB and wind up at Perrache. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Once in Lyon, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Old Town, Walk along the Rhône, Le Centre d’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation, Musée des Beaux Arts and Institut Lumière.

Bus Mannheim to Lyon from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mannheim to Lyon on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:30pm	ZOB	15h 45m	5:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:15am	ZOB	14h 20m	2:35pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:07 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Mannheim to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 20mAverage Duration

309 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $111	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $246	Average Duration5h 18m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$67 - $74	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,371 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Mannheim and Lyon?

Stops in Mannheim

A - ZOB

B - Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

C - Uhlandstraße 7

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mannheim to Lyon by bus

What is the travel distance from Mannheim to Lyon?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mannheim to Lyon?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$96

11/18

$40

Today

$40

11/20

$31

11/21

$32

11/22

$40

11/23

$31

11/24

$53

The cheapest trip from Mannheim to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mannheim to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $96 for a bus ticket from Mannheim to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Mannheim to Lyon?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 35m	Avg Price$54	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 18m	Avg Price$172	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h 20m	Avg Price$67	Daily Departures1