Lyon to Frankfurt am Main bus with FlixBus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

$64

Average price

$104

Fastest journey

10 h

Average duration

11 h 10 m

Buses per day

18

Distance

563 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus7662 · 30484
04:00PM14h10
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
06:10AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$641One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus51511
03:25AM10h45
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
02:10PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$751One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus1721 · 4754
04:10AM13h15
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
05:25PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$851One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
02:25AM10h00
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12:25PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$851One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:20AM12h40
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
08:00PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$931One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

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)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Flight

€51

Average price

Cheapest

€162

Average price

€244

Average price

10h 46m

Average total duration

10h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 23m

Average total duration

5h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 6m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.7 - 3.4kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

TGV

Most popular train company

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

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Lyon to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
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

Live departures

Lyon to Frankfurt am Main bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday, July 17
Last updated at 7:20 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain9:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12h07
9:07 AM Frankfurt South station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
11h20
8:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
11h45
8:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12h30
11:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
Friday, July 18
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:25 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
10h00
10:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect
blablacarbus4782 · 3051012:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
13h55
2:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 transfer
blablacarbus515111:25 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
10h45
12:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect
blablacarbus1721 · 47542:10 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
13h15
3:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12h35
3:55 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12h40
6:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
16h05
9:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
16h25
11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12h00
8:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 transfer
blablacarbus7662 · 304842:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
14h10
4:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12h45
3:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12h25
3:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
15h30
7:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
13h45
6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

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Buses from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main run on average 12 times per day, taking around 10h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Sindbad from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

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:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 53 min
  • Cheapest Price: $38
  • FlixBus frequency: 6 a day

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

Lyon
Frankfurt am Main
The major bus station for departures in Lyon is Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache for your trip from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main.
Lyon, Gare Routière de PerracheWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Cours de Verdun
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café de la Gare (in the station)
  • Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
  • Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache
  • Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
The major bus station for arrivals in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) for your trip to Frankfurt am Main from Lyon.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
10 km
carConnection
Car connection
Hugo-Eckener-Ring
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's (in the station)
  • Hausmann's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
  • Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof FernbusseWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mannheimer Straße
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
  • Schnitzel Express (in the station)
  • Bratwurst Haus (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse
  • Bus: 61, 62, 64 Metro: U4, U5 Train: S8, S9
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Pforzheimer Straße
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
  • Schnellimbiss Frankfurt (0.2 km)
  • Restaurant Mainblick (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Frankfurt am Main, Pforzheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof Südseite)
  • Bus: 33, 37 Metro: U4, U5 Train: S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S8, S9
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
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