Hamburg to Lyon by bus
Lyon lies 943 km (586 mi) south-west of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 1,150 km (715 mi) of road.
| Hamburg | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 2 million | 520,774 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 173 m (568 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 69000–69998 CEDEX 07 |
What changes when you arrive in Lyon
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book buses from Hamburg to Lyon
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Staying in Lyon
Our booking partner lists 454 places to stay in Lyon. Of the 173 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (73), and 9 are five-star. Across 236 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 324,399 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lyon from Hamburg?
943 km (586 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamburg; by road roughly 1,150 km (715 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Lyon by bus?
About 17 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Lyon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lyon?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Lyon?
Our booking partner lists 454 places to stay in Lyon, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.