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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 13h 23m.

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 24m and costs €150 - €380.

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 and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Lyon?

The distance between Bottrop and Lyon is 1047 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 11m and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 Dortmund central bus 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 11m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 19h 18m.

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 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bottrop to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bottrop to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 11m
€121–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N122
19h 18m
€48–144
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 23m
€71–159
Drive 774.6 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Lyoncar 774.6 km
7h 39m
€117–170
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
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 57m
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 25m
€138–354
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 24m
€152–379

Bottrop to Lyon by train

14Weekly Trains

8h 11mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,046.9 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 15h 50m.

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