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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bonn to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 $48, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $248 Average price | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Lyon:
A bus is $110 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Lyon costing on average $191 (€157).
A bus is $166 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Lyon costing on average $248 (€203).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Lyon
How to get from Bonn to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:30 AM9h15Bonn, Museumsmeile9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:30 AM9h15Bonn, Museumsmeile9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- EW94126:50 AM1h25Dusseldorf Airport8:15 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2451One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 2013+TGV 958011:14 AM8h44Bonn Hbf7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu$1201One-way1 transfer- ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+
121778:14 AM9h45Bonn Hbf5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1591One-way4 transfers - ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+55378:14 AM9h45Bonn Hbf5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1591One-way4 transfers
KL1435+
KL18046:15 PM4h35Dusseldorf Airport10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
KL1802+KL14352:30 PM8h20Dusseldorf Airport10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2301One-way1 transfer- KL1798+KL14338:15 AM9h20Dusseldorf Airport5:35 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Lyon:
A bus is $110 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Lyon costing on average $191 (€157).
A bus is $166 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Lyon costing on average $248 (€203).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with TGV to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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