4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $546.
Distance: 406 miles (654 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $546 Average price | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration 15h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Lyon:
A train is $64 (€53) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Essen to Lyon costing on average $96 (€79).
A train is $514 (€420) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Lyon costing on average $546 (€447).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 15h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 44m faster (7h 0m by train vs 8h 44m by car) and roughly $166 (€136) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 (€26) vs $198 (€162)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Lyon
How to get from Essen to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM15h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)5:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM15h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)5:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW94126:50 AM1h25Dusseldorf Airport8:15 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3781One-way0 transfers
Other options
28076 · ICE 107+TGV 958011:39 AM8h19Essen Hbf7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu$2091One-way2 transfers
- 50449 · 51319:00 PM21h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)6:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$521One-way1 transfer
- 51122 · 501077:50 AM16h30Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$571One-way1 transfer
- 50429 · 831339:55 AM18h10Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$621One-way1 transfer
AF1107 · AF73646:55 AM3h35Dusseldorf Airport10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2521One-way1 transfer- AF1507 · AF73682:35 PM3h35Dusseldorf Airport6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2521One-way1 transfer
- AF1407 · AF73704:45 PM5h15Dusseldorf Airport10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2521One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Essen 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 Essen to Lyon.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Lyon:
A train is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Essen to Lyon costing on average $72 (€59).
A train is $514 (€420) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Lyon costing on average $546 (€447).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 11h 42m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen 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 Essen Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Essen to Lyon: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
