Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
14 h 55 m
Average
15 h 12 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
563 km
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon without transferring at least once.
Distance | 349 miles (563 km) | |
Average bus duration | 11 h 55 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $50 (€43) | |
Bus frequency | 4 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day | |
Bus providers | Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Eurolines Germany, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines Switzerland or Flixbus |
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon cover the 349 miles (563 km) long journey taking on average 11 h 55 min with our travel partners like Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Eurolines Germany, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines Switzerland or Flixbus. Normally, there are 4 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $32 (€28), but the average price of bus tickets is $50 (€43). Travelers depart most frequently from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1) and arrive in Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Buy your official FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus bus tickets to Lyon from Frankfurt am Main from $32 (€28) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon bus information:
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Travel between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Lyon, France by bus is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in France must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 1/24/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return bus to Frankfurt am Main, Germany from Lyon is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 1/24/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Frankfurt am Main from Lyon closer to your date of departure here here.
There are a few bus stations in Frankfurt am Main to start your route from including Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1), Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse. In Lyon you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Lyon, Gare Perrache, Lyon, Gare Part-Dieu and Lyon, Dardilly.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1) and arrive in Lyon, Gare Perrache.
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this route, called Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1), is located 9.2 miles (14.9 km) from the city center of Frankfurt am Main.
The most popular arrival bus station, Lyon, Gare Perrache, is located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city center of Lyon.
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