How to travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of kr530.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is kr899 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main costing on average kr1429.

A bus is kr1867 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main costing on average kr2397.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 57m.

Bus takes on average 10h 7m.

The distance from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 349 miles (563 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main is:

• Around 15 flights per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).

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

• Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
• Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.

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

• 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
• 2 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.

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

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

In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.