How to travel from Lyon to Aachen

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Aachen is a bus with an average price of €80.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Aachen:

A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Aachen costing on average €150.

A bus is €332 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Aachen costing on average €413.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Aachen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Aachen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 23m.

Bus takes on average 13h 28m.

The distance from Lyon to Aachen is approximately 352 miles (567 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Aachen is:

• Around 30 flights per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Aachen 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 Lyon to Aachen:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Aachen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Aachen by bus.
• Travel with Eurostar, TGV, SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Aachen by train.
• Travel with Brussels Airlines, Vueling to go to Aachen by flight.

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

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
• 0 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Aachen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Berlin, Maastricht. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aachen and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Aachen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Aachen, you can relax at the Carolus Thermen spa, explore vibrant local markets, stroll through Lousberg Park, attend events at the Eurogress Aachen, and visit the historic Ponttor. Don't miss the Aachen Cathedral, Aachen Rathaus, Elisenbrunnen, Centre Charlemagne, and Couven Museum for a glimpse into the city's rich history and culture.

To explore Aachen's key attractions, such as the Aachen Cathedral, Carolus Thermen spa, and the historic old town, 1 to 2 days are typically sufficient.