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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 train, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $520.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$83 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $520 Average price | $180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 49m Average total duration 11h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bonn to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Bonn to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Lyon:
A train is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bonn to Lyon costing on average $83.
A train is $460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Lyon costing on average $520.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 49m.
Tickets start at around $83 compared to roughly $180 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $98. The journey takes 11h 19m versus 8h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 AM 14h30 Bonn, Museumsmeile 11:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $94 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 AM 14h30 Bonn, Museumsmeile 11:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $94 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
EW97426:45 PM 1h20 Dusseldorf Airport 8:05 PM Geneva International Airport $266 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:45 PM 16h15 Bonn, Museumsmeile 6:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $94 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:05 PM 16h10 Bonn, Museumsmeile 8:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $94 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:15 AM 17h50 Bonn, Museumsmeile 5:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $130 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1798 · KL14318:15 AM 5h10 Dusseldorf Airport 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $214 1 One-way 1 transfer- KL1796 · KL1431
6:15 AM 7h10 Dusseldorf Airport 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $214 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH79+
LH45926:20 AM 3h45 Dusseldorf Airport 10:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $262 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Lyon:
A train is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bonn to Lyon costing on average $83.
A train is $460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Lyon costing on average $520.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 49m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 Bonn Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Air Baltic, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta, BA Euroflyer to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Eurostar to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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