How far is Hamburg from Lyon?

About 586 miles (944 km) separate Hamburg and Lyon.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Hamburg to Lyon leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive at Perrache. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel 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, Musée d’Art Contemporain, Opéra de Lyon and Boat Trips.

Bus Hamburg to Lyon from $65 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Hamburg to Lyon on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 6h	5:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	21h 55m	8:45pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d	10:50pm	Lyon	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 12h	12:10pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Hamburg Hbf	1d 13h	1:05pm	Perrache	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg 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 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

13h 50mAverage Duration

585 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $243	Average Duration23h 45m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$85 - $85	Average Duration13h 50m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Lyon?

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 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

3.5/511,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Lyon by bus

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The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $116 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-11-23.