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Compare train, bus, and flight for Münster to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Münster to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $496.
Distance: 447 miles (720 km)
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$95 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $496 Average price | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 22m Average total duration 15h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Münster to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Lyon:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Lyon costing on average $119.
A bus is $401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Lyon costing on average $496.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 55m.
Bus takes on average 16h 22m.
Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $210 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $115. The journey takes 15h 52m versus 9h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Münster to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Münster to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:40 PM 28h05 Münster 3:45 AM Lyon $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:40 PM 28h05 Münster 3:45 AM Lyon $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:59 PM 16h26 Münster 2:25 PM Lyon $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:55 AM 20h05 Münster 4:00 AM Lyon $73 1 One-way 0 transfers8:55 AM 20h05 Münster 5:00 AM Lyon $87 1 One-way 0 transfers8:50 PM 34h25 Münster 7:15 AM Lyon $98 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Lyon:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Lyon costing on average $119.
A bus is $401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Lyon costing on average $496.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 55m.
Bus takes on average 16h 22m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic to go to Lyon by flight.
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