Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
11 h 10 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
563 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 18 buses that leave Lyon for Frankfurt am Main on Fri, Jul 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 563 km distance in an average of 11 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
On Fri, Jul 18 the slowest buses will take 12 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €165.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €162 Average price | €244 Average price |
10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 01:08PM | Duration 9h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:07AM | Duration 12h07 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 9:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h07 | 9:07 AM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h20 | 8:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h45 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h30 | 11:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
Friday, July 18 | |||||
![]() | 12:25 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h00 | 10:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 13h55 | 2:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:25 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h45 | 12:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 13h15 | 3:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h35 | 3:55 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h40 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 16h05 | 9:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 16h25 | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h00 | 8:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 14h10 | 4:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h45 | 3:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h25 | 3:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 15h30 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 13h45 | 6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 349 miles (563 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:41 |
Find the best buses to Frankfurt am Main from Lyon with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Sindbad from $38 (€30). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best 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.
Bus information from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Frankfurt am Main, Hbf. South Side, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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