How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon

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

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon:

A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon costing on average €132.

A bus is €208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon costing on average €250.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 54m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 37m.

Bus takes on average 10h 44m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is approximately 349 miles (563 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is:

• Around 13 flights per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) 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 Frankfurt am Main to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
• 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
• 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.

Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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.