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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, while a flight costs an average of £337.
Distance: 499 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£94 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest | £337 Average Price | £117 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg 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 Lyon to Heidelberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Heidelberg:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Heidelberg costing on average £94.
A coach is £291 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Heidelberg costing on average £337.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Coach takes on average 11h 27m.
The journey is about 1h 3m faster (5h 29m by train vs 6h 32m by car) and roughly £23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£94 vs £117). 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 Heidelberg from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg are Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart and Worms. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Heidelberg on Omio.
Mannheim is known for its grid-plan centre, industrial heritage and confident cultural life. The Baroque palace, the Wasserturm and a strong music scene give the city a practical yet distinctive character.
Karlsruhe is known for its fan-shaped plan centred on the palace and for its role in German law. Broad streets, green spaces and a strong student and tech scene give the city a calm, orderly character.
Frankfurt am Main pairs Germany’s best-known skyline with a rebuilt old town and a broad stretch of museums along the Main. Known as a financial hub and trade fair city, it also has apple wine taverns and a distinctly international feel.
Stuttgart is known for its car-making heritage, vineyard-covered hills and spacious parks. It mixes major museums and elegant squares with a strong cultural life and a distinctly Swabian character.
Worms is one of Germany’s oldest Rhine cities, known for its Roman past, Jewish heritage and links to the Nibelungen legend. The Romanesque Cathedral of St Peter and the historic centre give it a serious, layered character.
Travel to Heidelberg 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 Lyon to Heidelberg.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Heidelberg:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Heidelberg costing on average £94.
A coach is £291 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Heidelberg costing on average £337.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Coach takes on average 11h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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