- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Flights from Düsseldorf to Lyon depart on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
The earliest flight runs at 05:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 388 miles (625 km) distance in 1h 25m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 388 miles (625 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Flights per day 23 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 5:20 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$336
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$565
Fastest journey on Sep 05
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
3 h 42 m
Flights on Sep 05
59
Distance
625 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Düsseldorf to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Lyon will cost around $565 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $336.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Lyon without transferring at least once.
VY1899 · VY1220
KL1804 · KL1435
KL1804 · KL1427
KL1802 · KL1435
LH1973 · LH99 · LH1078
LH4198 · LH4109
AF1107 · AF7364
LH73 · LH1076
LH79+
LH5672
LH1973+
LH2248Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $507.
Distance: 388 miles (625 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$507 Average price | $80 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 49m Average total duration 14h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Lyon:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Lyon costing on average $80 (€65).
A train is $432 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Lyon costing on average $507 (€410).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 14h 19m.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Lyon flights for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1007 · AF7362 | 7:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h05 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1007 · AF7360 | 7:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h30 | 8:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1007 · AF7364 | 7:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h05 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1007 · AF9408 | 7:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h50 | 11:15 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2023+ LH4198 | 7:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 21h35 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2023+ LH2248 | 7:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h50 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2023 · LH2246 | 7:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h20 | 8:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS168 · OS355 | 8:00 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 23h20 | 7:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2027 · LH2246 | 8:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h20 | 8:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2027+ LH2248 | 8:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h50 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2027+ LH4198 | 8:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 20h35 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
LH79 · LH1028+ 9826 | 6:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h00 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH79 · LH1028+ 12526 | 6:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h00 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH79 · LH1028+ 9836 | 6:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h02 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH79+ LH5672 | 6:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h50 | 9:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2031+ LH2248 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h00 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1431 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h00 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1433 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h10 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1435 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h25 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1796+ KL2009+ 9836 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h37 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1796 · KL1407+ 9835 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h37 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1796 · KL1407+ 9836 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h37 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
AF1107+ 5113 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h05 | 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1107 · AF7364 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h35 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1107 · AF7366 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h50 | 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1107+ 12526 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h05 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1107 · AF9408 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h20 | 11:15 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1107+ 9812 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h05 | 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
LX638+ 9835+ LX4425 | 7:05 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 12h57 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LX638+ 9836+ LX4425 | 7:05 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 12h57 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LX638+ 5240 · 5320+ LX4425 | 7:05 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 14h25 | 9:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
QS8041 · QS1034+ 9835 | 7:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h42 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
QS8041 · QS1034+ 5240 · 5320 | 7:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h10 | 9:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
QS8041 · QS1034+ 9836 | 7:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h42 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH2035+ LH2248 | 7:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h50 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2035 · LH2228+ 9835 | 7:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h32 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH2035 · LH2228+ 9830 | 7:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h29 | 4:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH2035 · LH2228+ 9836 | 7:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h32 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1798 · KL1435 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h35 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1798 · KL1433 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h20 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1798 · KL1431 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h10 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1798 · KL1407+ 9836 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h47 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1798+ KL2009+ 9836 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h47 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1798+ KL2009+ 9835 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h47 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH1973 · LH99 · LH1078 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h40 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1973 · LH103 · LH1078 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h40 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1973+ LH2248 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h50 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1017+ LX638+ 5240 · 5320 | 9:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h40 | 9:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
LX1017+ LX638+ 9836 | 9:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h12 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LX1017+ LX638+ 9835 | 9:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h12 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH73 · LH1078 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h00 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH73 · LH1034+ 9835 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h52 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH73 · LH1034+ 5240 · 5320 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h20 | 9:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
LH73 · LH1034+ 9836 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h52 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH73 · LH1076 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h40 | 1:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2007+ LH4198 | 10:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h35 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1607 · AF7370 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h25 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1607 · AF7368 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h15 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1607+ 9830 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h24 | 4:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1607+ 9835 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h27 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1607+ 9836 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h27 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
LH4051 · LH4198 | 1:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h00 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4051+ LH115 · LH1082 | 1:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 10h15 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4109 · LH4198 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h35 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1802 · KL1435 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h20 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1407 · AF7370 | 4:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h15 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1804 · KL1435 | 6:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h35 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1804 · KL1427 | 6:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h10 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4217+ LH1082 | 6:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h40 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Museum of cinema miniatures and film props in Vieux Lyon. Popular for detailed sets, special-effects history, and family-friendly exhibits.
Excellent free natural history and ethnography museum with fossils, animals, and global cultures. A strong local favorite, especially for families.
Renaissance quarter with cobbled lanes, traboules, courtyards, and major monuments. Essential for atmosphere, history, and walking exploration.
Central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with elegant streets, squares, shopping, and many of Lyon’s classic city views.
Historic silk-workers’ hill district with stairways, murals, markets, and hidden passageways. Great for local character and city panoramas.
Pike dumplings in a rich crayfish sauce. A Lyon classic from traditional bouchons, prized for its delicate fish texture and luxurious sauce.
Crisp salad of frisée, bacon lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. A staple Lyonnaise bistro dish that reflects the city's hearty cooking style.
Slow-cooked onions with vinegar, often served warm or chilled. This old Lyonnais side dish is traditional in bouchons and pairs well with charcuterie.
Refined dining by Paul Bocuse, known for polished French cuisine and iconic Lyon dishes in an elegant, historic dining room.
Well-known traditional bouchon in Vieux Lyon, praised for generous Lyonnais specialties and a lively old-city atmosphere.
Historic bouchon near Place Bellecour serving quenelles, salade lyonnaise, and classic regional fare in a warm traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while public transport is good value for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Lyon by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Lyon flights use the Dusseldorf Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Lyon airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Dusseldorf Airport is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Dusseldorf Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 30 minutes, with paid options for longer use. ATMs are located throughout the airport, including in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dusseldorf Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dusseldorf Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals 1 and 2.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available.
Free Wi-Fi in the terminal. ATMs are aTM available in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport.
Available at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport: Wheelchair accessible with assistance available.
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