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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 €30, and a flight costs an average of €229.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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€171 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €305 Average price |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Lyon.
There are 3 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon is a bus with an average price of $37 (€33).
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon:
Taking a bus costs $166 (€150) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $203 (€183).
Taking a bus costs $16 (€14) less than taking a train, which costs on average $52 (€47) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 9 h 40 min on average.
Train takes 5 h 50 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 349 miles (563 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is:
- Around 14 buses per day.
- 10 flights per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus or 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:
- Buses mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and tend to arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Flights most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Lyon at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon:
- You can go to Lyon from Frankfurt am Main by bus with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Sindbad. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $37 (€33) with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon on Omio.
- You can travel by plane from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper or Air Dolomiti, and you can find KLM Cityhopper Frankfurt am Main to Lyon tickets for $203 (€183) on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Lyon from Frankfurt am Main with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF ICE or Deutsche Bahn, and you can find SNCF | TGV INOUI Frankfurt am Main to Lyon tickets for $82 (€74) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct buses per day to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Sindbad.
- You can check for a direct flight to Lyon with Lufthansa or Air Dolomiti with 4 direct flights per day.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Lyon with SNCF | TGV INOUI or Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Lyon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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