The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 39 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
625 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Düsseldorf will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 13 buses that leave Lyon for Düsseldorf on Tue, May 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct buses cover the 625 km distance in an average of 14 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 05 the slowest buses will take 17 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4782 · 504282:40 AM16h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM17h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:15 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$1051One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain11:00 PM22h16Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:16 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$1051One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM21h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$1061One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 AM15h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:15 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$1081One-way1 transfer
10:00 AM8h10Lyon6:10 PMDüsseldorf$1361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 AM15h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:15 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$1081One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM16h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:15 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$1141One-way1 transfer
4782 · 504282:40 AM16h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 AM17h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$1171One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 388 miles (625 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$70 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $258 Average price |
12h 31m Average total duration 12h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Lyon to Düsseldorf Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 09:16PM | Duration 19h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 05:16PM | Duration 19h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $106 |
Live departures
Lyon to Düsseldorf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Düsseldorf buses for today, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
54032 · 50448 | 4:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 15h45 | 7:45 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 11h05 | 9:20 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h00 | 5:50 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 19h36 | 9:16 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 15h50 | 6:15 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Lyon | 19h10 | 9:40 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4782 · 50428 | 2:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 16h15 | 6:55 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h45 | 11:05 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 18h55 | 12:25 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 21h00 | 4:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 16h00 | 7:15 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Düsseldorf
Buses from Lyon to Düsseldorf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 388 miles (625 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 388 miles (625 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Lyon to DüsseldorfYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Düsseldorf with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $40 (€32). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Düsseldorf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Düsseldorf by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Rheinturm, a telecommunications tower offering panoramic views of the city and the Rhine River
- Königsallee, a luxury shopping boulevard known for its high-end stores and picturesque canal
- Altstadt, the historic old town famous for its vibrant nightlife and traditional breweries
- Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, a renowned art museum housing modern and contemporary works
- Schloss Benrath, an 18th-century baroque palace with beautiful gardens and a museum.
- Explore the vibrant markets at Carlsplatz, offering a variety of local and international foods
- Take a relaxing boat cruise on the Rhine River to see the city from a different perspective
- Visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum, a fascinating place for families with its diverse aquatic life exhibits
- Enjoy a performance at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, one of the major opera houses in Germany
- Discover the Japanese Garden in Nordpark, a serene spot perfect for a peaceful stroll.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Düsseldorf
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 725, 738, 752, 754, 834 Metro: U75, U78, U79 Train: S1, S6, S11
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