How to travel from Bochum to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bochum to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $156.

Distance: 410 miles (661 km)

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Driving

$212

Average price

$80

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Cheapest

$272

Average price

$204

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 57m

Average total duration

8h 27m

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30m

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13h 15m

Average total duration

12h 45m

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30m

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4h 30m

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Fastest

1h 30m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

8h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

2.0 - 4.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bochum to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $80 (€64).

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

A bus is $132 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Lyon costing on average $212 (€169).

A bus is $192 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Lyon costing on average $272 (€217).

The fastest way to travel from Bochum to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 27m.

Bus takes on average 12h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bochum and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bochum to Lyon among Omio's users.

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from Bochum to Lyon

How to get from Bochum to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bochum to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:39 PM13h06
    Bochum Hbf
    9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:39 PM13h06
    Bochum Hbf
    9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9412
    6:50 AM1h25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:15 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1871One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 107+TGVTGV 9580
    11:48 AM8h10
    Bochum Hbf
    7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2013 · ICE 371+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87438+TER96227
    9:29 AM12h15
    Bochum Hbf
    9:44 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1951One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 9590+SNCF | TGV INOUI5537
    8:48 AM9h11
    Bochum Hbf
    5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2011One-way
    2 transfers
  • VuelingVY1897 · VY1222
    9:50 AM12h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1791One-way
    1 transfer
  • German AirwaysKL1796+KLMKL1433
    6:20 AM11h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    5:35 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 513+Air FranceAF7370+Air France HopAF1619
    6:48 AM14h37
    Bochum Hbf
    9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2581One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bochum to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bochum to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bochum and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bochum to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $80 (€64).

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

A bus is $132 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Lyon costing on average $212 (€169).

A bus is $192 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Lyon costing on average $272 (€217).

The fastest way to travel from Bochum to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 27m.

Bus takes on average 12h 45m.

The distance from Bochum to Lyon is approximately 410 miles (661 km).
The average frequency per day from Bochum to Lyon is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum 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 Bochum to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bochum to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with Air Baltic to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Bochum 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.

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