Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Bielefeld
How to get from Lyon to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Bielefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 AM22h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:25 PMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$851One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 AM22h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:25 PMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$851One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1077+
LH42162:45 PM3h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$2551One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 106 · ICE 955+
TGV 958310:01 AM9h35Lyon Part Dieu7:36 PMBielefeld Hbf$1841One-way2 transfers
ICE 576 · ICE 844+
TGV 958310:01 AM10h19Lyon Part Dieu8:20 PMBielefeld Hbf$1841One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM26h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:25 PMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$851One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM26h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:35 AMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$851One-way2 transfers
FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:00 PM19h38Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:38 PMBielefeld Hbf$851One-way1 transfer
VY1227 · VY189612:10 AM8h55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:05 AMDusseldorf Airport$2121One-way1 transfer
LH2251 · LH20345:50 PM4h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 PMDusseldorf Airport$2341One-way1 transfer
VY1223 · VY18966:50 PM14h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:30 AMDusseldorf Airport$2341One-way1 transfer
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $103.
Distance: 465 miles (749 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$201 Average price | $265 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 20m Average total duration 17h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bielefeld:
A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bielefeld costing on average $201 (€164).
A bus is $176 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bielefeld costing on average $265 (€216).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Bus takes on average 17h 50m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bielefeld:
A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bielefeld costing on average $201 (€164).
A bus is $176 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bielefeld costing on average $265 (€216).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Bus takes on average 17h 50m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Bielefeld by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Bielefeld by train.
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