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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 16 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $80 (€65) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
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. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 388 miles (625 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€65) |
Flights per day 16 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 5:20 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
$334
Average price
$742
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Flights per day
62
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 $742 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $334.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Lyon without transferring at least once.
KL1798 · KL1435
KL1802 · KL1435
KL1798+
KL2007+
9844
KL1798+
KL2013+
9844
KL1798+
KL2013+
5124
LH2015 · LH2250
AF1107 · AF7364
LH4051+
LH2250
KL1804 · KL1435
LH77 · LH1082Omio 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 bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 388 miles (625 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$294 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Lyon:
A bus is $191 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Lyon costing on average $261 (€214).
A bus is $224 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Lyon costing on average $294 (€242).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Lyon flights for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1804 · KL1435 | 6:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h35 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1804 · KL1427 | 6:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h05 | 9:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4217+ LH1082 | 6:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h50 | 11:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5368+ LH2246 | 7:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h25 | 8:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
KL1796 · KL1431 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h05 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1433 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h15 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1796+ KL2013+ 9844 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h39 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1796 · KL1435 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h30 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1407+ 9844 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h39 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1796+ KL2007+ 9844 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h39 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH5406+ LH2051+ LH2248 | 6:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h30 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1107+ 9826 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h05 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1107+ 9812 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h05 | 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1107+ 12526 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h05 | 2:00 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 | |
OS8842+ OS353 | 7:05 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h05 | 12:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA925 · BA304+ 9844 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h44 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
BA925 · BA304+ 5124 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h44 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
BA925 · BA306+ 9844 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h44 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
BA925 · BA356 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h35 | 12:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA925 · BA362 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h30 | 7:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2035 · LH2228+ 9836 | 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+ 12536 | 7:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h32 | 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 · LH97 · LH1076 | 7:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h10 | 1:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1798+ KL2013+ 9844 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h44 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1798+ KL2013+ 5124 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h44 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1798 · KL1433 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h20 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1798+ KL2007+ 9844 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h44 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1798 · KL1431 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h10 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1798 · KL1435 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h35 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4107 · LH4194+ 12536 | 9:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h32 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH4107 · LH4194+ 5124 | 9:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h29 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH4107 · LH4194+ 9844 | 9:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h29 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LX638+ 5124+ LX1017 | 9:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h09 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LX638+ 9844+ LX1017 | 9:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h09 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LX638+ 9836+ LX1017 | 9:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h12 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
VY1897 · VY1222 | 10:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h15 | 3:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA919 · BA306+ 5124 | 10:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h19 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
BA919 · BA306+ 9844 | 10:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h19 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
BA919 · BA306+ 9836 | 10:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h22 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
BA919 · BA362 | 10:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h05 | 7:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1607+ 9836 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h27 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1607+ 9844 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h24 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1607+ 5124 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h24 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1607 · AF7368 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h15 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1607 · AF7370 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h25 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1800+ KL2013+ 9844 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h34 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1800 · KL1433 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h10 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1800 · KL1435 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h25 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1800+ KL2013+ 5124 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h34 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1800+ KL2013+ 12536 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h37 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH4051+ LH2250 | 1:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h00 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2015 · LH2232+ 9844 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h29 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH2015 · LH2232+ 5124 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h29 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH2015 · LH2250 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h35 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1802 · KL1409+ 9844 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h29 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1802 · KL1409+ 5124 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h29 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1802 · KL1435 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h20 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon trip today.
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. 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.
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