How to travel from Lyon to Duisburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Duisburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. 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 $111, while a flight costs an average of $570.

Distance: 402 miles (648 km)

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Driving

$166

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$570

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$111

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$197

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8h 7m

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7h 37m

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4h 39m

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15h 40m

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8h 19m

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1.9 - 3.9kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of $111.

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

A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Duisburg costing on average $179.

A bus is $459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Duisburg costing on average $570.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Duisburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 21m.

Bus takes on average 15h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Duisburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Duisburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 28m faster (6h 51m by train vs 8h 19m by car) and roughly $18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($179 vs $197). 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.

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from Lyon to Duisburg

How to get from Lyon to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    10:00 PM18h10
    Lyon
    4:10 PMDuisburg
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:00 PM18h10
    Lyon
    4:10 PMDuisburg
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:15 PM12h50
    Lyon
    9:05 AMDuisburg
    $1181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    9:00 PM18h10
    Lyon
    3:10 PMDuisburg
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Duisburg

Travel to Duisburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Duisburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Duisburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of $111.

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

A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Duisburg costing on average $179.

A bus is $459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Duisburg costing on average $570.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Duisburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 21m.

Bus takes on average 15h 40m.

The distance from Lyon to Duisburg is approximately 402 miles (648 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Duisburg is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Duisburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Duisburg:
  • 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 Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Duisburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, Eurostar to go to Duisburg by train.
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, British Airways to go to Duisburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Duisburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Duisburg:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Duisburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Duisburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Duisburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Duisburg is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, the Inner Harbor, and the Duisburg Zoo, while also allowing time to enjoy local dining and culture.

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