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Trip Overview

The bus between Essen and Lyon takes 11h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essen to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 35m
Duration
812 km
Distance
€90
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Essen to Lyon bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Essen and Lyon. The service departs Essen at 9:10 PM at night, which arrives into Lyon at 08:45:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 812.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lyon, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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