What is the cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bottrop to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €160 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Lyon. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Lyon via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Essen Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Lyon?

The distance between Bottrop and Lyon is 685 km. The road distance is 774.6 km.

How do I travel from Bottrop to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 13m and costs €250 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Bottrop to Lyon?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Bottrop to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Lyon bus from?

Bottrop to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Lyon train from?

Bottrop to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bottrop to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 13m and costs €250 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Bottrop to Lyon bus arrive?

Bottrop to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Bottrop to Lyon train arrive?

Bottrop to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Bottrop to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Lyon is 775 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Bottrop to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3833+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bottrop to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bottrop to Lyon by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bottrop Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
4h 51m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
13h 6m
€58–99
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 13m
€254–486
Drive 774.6 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Lyoncar 774.6 km
7h 39m
€119–171
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 34m
€161–399
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 7m
€136–348
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 18m
€248–424
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
14h 15m
€108–254

Bottrop to Lyon by train

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8h 13mAverage Duration

€254Cheapest Price

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Distance: 685.3 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Essen Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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