How to get from Berlin to Lyon

International travel from Berlin, Germany to Lyon, France is: Fully open.

Can I enter France if coming from Germany?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lyon if travelling from Berlin?

Conditions of entry:

• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

What measures do I need to follow in Lyon, France due to the pandemic?

All travellers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 24/07/2021; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Lyon from Berlin.

The current restriction level for returning to Berlin, Germany from France is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Berlin, Germany from Lyon, France?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Berlin from Lyon?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Berlin, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 24/07/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Berlin from Lyon here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel to Lyon from Berlin. You can take a flight, coach or train.

The distance between Berlin and Lyon is around 605 miles (976 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Berlin to Lyon:

• Most travellers catch their flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Most travellers take a coach from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Lyon, Gare Perrache.
• Most travellers catch their train from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Air France can take you to Lyon by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air France from Berlin to Lyon for £211.
• Travel with Flixbus for coaches to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Berlin to Lyon tickets on Omio for £36.
• Deutsche Bahn with connection can take you to Lyon by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn with connection from Berlin to Lyon for £75.

Yes, there are direct services available to Lyon from Berlin with the following travel operators:

• You can travel directly by plane with.
• You can travel directly by coach with Flixbus.
• You can purchase a direct train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Berlin and Lyon.

When planning your trip to Lyon from Berlin, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing on average £211 one way.
• Coach tickets cost £36 one way on average.
• Train tickets cost £75 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Lyon from Berlin online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

The cheapest way from Berlin to Lyon is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £36 compared to other travel options to Lyon:

A coach is £175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Lyon costing on average £211.

A coach is generally £39 less than a train for the same journey. A train costs on average £75 from Berlin to Lyon.

The fastest way from Berlin to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 10 min.

Other travel options between Berlin and Lyon can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 17 h 45 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Lyon by train can take on average 10 h 19 min.