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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lyon and Bottrop takes 12h 29m and the fastest bus takes 12h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lyon to Bottrop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 29m
Duration
826 km
Distance
€87
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Lyon to Bottrop bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Lyon and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 8:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen central train station and take an average of 12h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    FlixBusVestische Strassenbahnen GmbH12h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    FlixBusVestische Strassenbahnen GmbH12h 27m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 825.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 29m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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