How to travel from Düsseldorf to Lyon

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €55.

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

A bus is €102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Lyon costing on average €157.

A bus is €128 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Lyon costing on average €183.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 25m.

Bus takes on average 12h 47m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Lyon is approximately 388 miles (625 km).

The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Lyon is:

• Around 18 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Lyon:

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

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

• Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, TER, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Air Baltic, Air France, KLM, Avion Express Malta to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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.