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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £37, while a flight costs an average of £389.
Distance: 817 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£37 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price | £389 Average Price | £174 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 26m Average total duration 16h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Hanover to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lyon:
A train is £34 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Hanover to Lyon costing on average £70.
A train is £353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Lyon costing on average £389.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Coach takes on average 17h 26m.
The journey is about 1h 39m faster (8h 53m by train vs 10h 32m by car) and roughly £137 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£37 vs £174). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Lyon from Hanover by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Hanover to Lyon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lyon are Paris, Grenoble, Saint-Étienne, Avignon and Annecy. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lyon on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Grenoble is an Alpine city known for its universities, research centres and lively student life. Set between three mountain ranges, it combines a compact old town with a practical, outdoors-focused character.
Saint-Étienne is known for its industrial heritage, design scene and deep football culture. Former mining and manufacturing districts sit alongside student life, modern cultural venues and quick access to the Pilat countryside.
Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.
Annecy is known for its old town, winding canals and the deep blue waters of Lake Annecy. With Alpine scenery framing medieval streets, it feels both elegant and relaxed.
Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hanover to Lyon.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lyon:
A train is £34 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Hanover to Lyon costing on average £70.
A train is £353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Lyon costing on average £389.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Coach takes on average 17h 26m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Lyon as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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