How to travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $139.

Distance: 349 miles (563 km)

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Driving

$220

Average price

$60

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Cheapest

$336

Average price

$180

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 24m

Average total duration

5h 54m

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30m

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10h 41m

Average total duration

10h 11m

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5h 15m

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2h 15m

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3h 0m

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7h 16m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $60 (€48).

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

A bus is $161 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $220 (€178).

A bus is $276 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $336 (€272).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 54m.

Bus takes on average 10h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal
    2:10 AM10h45
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    12:55 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    2:10 AM10h45
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    12:55 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1079
    6:55 PM1h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TGVTGV 9583
    10:01 AM5h59
    Lyon Part Dieu
    4:00 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $1481One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGVTGV 9583+Deutsche BahnICE 218
    10:01 AM6h36
    Lyon Part Dieu
    4:37 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGVTGV 9583+Deutsche BahnICE 106
    10:01 AM6h07
    Lyon Part Dieu
    4:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $2351One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    2:10 AM11h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    1:20 PMFrankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51511
    3:20 AM10h50
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2:10 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sindbad0
    9:50 AM10h10
    Lyon, Gare Perrache
    8:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof
    $771One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air France HopAF1218 · AF7363
    10:20 AM4h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7371+Air France HopAF1618
    6:00 AM5h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:25 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopAF7363 · AF1318
    10:20 AM7h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    5:45 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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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 $60 (€48).

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

A bus is $161 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $220 (€178).

A bus is $276 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $336 (€272).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 54m.

Bus takes on average 10h 11m.

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 13 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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, Perrache Bus Station 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Sindbad, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Sindbad, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
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.
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