How to travel from Aachen to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Lyon is a train with an average price of €57.

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Lyon:

A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aachen to Lyon costing on average €70.

A train is €349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Lyon costing on average €405.

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 53m.

Bus takes on average 13h 49m.

The distance from Aachen to Lyon is approximately 352 miles (567 km).

The average frequency per day from Aachen to Lyon is:

• Around 30 flights per day.
• Around 13 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Lyon:

• Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, TER, TGV, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Aachen to Lyon:

• 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.

Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.