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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 an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. 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 bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $481.
Distance: 439 miles (707 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$167 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $481 Average price | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 8m Average total duration 13h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 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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Compare ways to travel from Kassel to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Kassel to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Lyon:
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Lyon costing on average $167 (€140).
A bus is $395 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Lyon costing on average $481 (€403).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 14h 8m.
The journey is about 28m faster (8h 9m by train vs 8h 37m by car) and roughly $40 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($167 (€140) vs $207 (€173)). 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 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 AM 16h20 Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik 11:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $94 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 AM 16h20 Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik 11:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $94 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
LH425412:50 PM 1h20 Frankfurt am Main Airport 2:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $458 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 793 · ICE 593 · ICE 103+
TGV 95748:13 AM 9h46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu $189 1 One-way 4 transfers
ICE 793 · ICE 593 · ICE 103+
TGV 95748:13 AM 9h46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu $189 1 One-way 4 transfers
ICE 793 · ICE 593 · ICE 103+
TGV 95748:13 AM 8h50 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 5:03 PM Lyon Part Dieu $194 1 One-way 4 transfers
FlixBus3:45 PM 13h20 Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik 5:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $101 1 One-way 0 transfers
KL1792 · KL14276:15 PM 14h45 Hannover Airport 9:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $298 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1792 · KL14316:15 PM 19h10 Hannover Airport 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $299 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1814 · KL14316:50 AM 6h35 Frankfurt am Main Airport 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $323 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Lyon:
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Lyon costing on average $167 (€140).
A bus is $395 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Lyon costing on average $481 (€403).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 14h 8m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with TGV to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Euroflyer, Vueling to go to Lyon by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
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