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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kassel to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $170.
Distance: 439 miles (707 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$142 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $264 Average price | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Lyon:
A bus is $63 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Lyon costing on average $142 (€113).
A bus is $185 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Lyon costing on average $264 (€210).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 4m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Kassel to Lyon
How to get from Kassel to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:55 AM16h20Kassel10:15 PMLyon$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:55 AM16h20Kassel10:15 PMLyon$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:45 PM13h00Kassel3:45 AMLyon$711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:20 PM16h30Kassel8:50 AMLyon$641One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 PM15h15Kassel10:15 AMLyon$1011One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Lyon:
A bus is $63 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Lyon costing on average $142 (€113).
A bus is $185 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Lyon costing on average $264 (€210).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 4m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
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