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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $85 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 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $85, while a flight costs an average of $465.
Distance: 352 miles (567 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$88 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $465 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Aachen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Aachen:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Aachen costing on average $88.
A train is $380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Aachen costing on average $465.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 13h 29m.
Tickets start at around $88 compared to roughly $175 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $88. The journey takes 12h 59m versus 7h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Aachen
How to get from Lyon to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 PM 18h35 Lyon 4:35 PM Aachen $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:00 PM 18h35 Lyon 4:35 PM Aachen $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:40 PM 16h30 Lyon 12:10 PM Aachen $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:00 PM 18h35 Lyon 3:35 PM Aachen $56 1 One-way 0 transfers8:30 AM 26h15 Lyon 10:45 AM Aachen $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Aachen:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Aachen costing on average $88.
A train is $380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Aachen costing on average $465.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 13h 29m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 21 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, TER to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Air Baltic, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Avion Express Malta, KLM Cityhopper, BA Euroflyer to go to Aachen by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
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