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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 €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €224.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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€190 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €276 Average price |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.
There are 3 travel options to Frankfurt am Main from Lyon. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Frankfurt am Main from Lyon is by taking a bus, which costs on average $37 (€33).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main:
Taking a bus costs $141 (€128) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $178 (€161) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $30 (€27) less than taking a train, which costs on average $66 (€60) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:
Getting to Frankfurt am Main by bus takes 9 h 53 min on average.
Getting to Frankfurt am Main by train takes 5 h 48 min on average.
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 14 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main:
- Most travelers take a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Most travelers who buy a plane ticket from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main:
- You can go to Frankfurt am Main from Lyon by bus with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Sindbad. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $37 (€33) with FlixBus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, KLM or Lufthansa Cityline (2). Cheap tickets can be found for $178 (€161) with Air Dolomiti from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main.
- You can take a train from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main with TGV, TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF ICE. Cheap tickets can be found for $66 (€60) with TGV from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus, Sindbad or BlaBlaCar Bus 4 direct buses per day.
- Direct flights with Lufthansa with 4 direct flights per day.
- 1 direct train per day with TGV, TGV INOUI or SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main.
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