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 €50 - €120 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 41m and costs €140 - €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 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 €100 - €440.

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 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 11m and costs €100 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 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 35m to drive from Bottrop to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3703+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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 NordTha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
8h 11m
€106–431
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to LyonFlixBus N710
13h 6m
€53–114
Drive 774.6 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Lyon774.6 km
7h 35m
€119–171
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bottrop Hbf to Oberhausen Hbf
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DUS - LYS
4h 58m
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
9h 20m
€118–414
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A
14h 16m
€98–199
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
7h 8m
€132–368
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
6h 41m
€140–399

Bottrop to Lyon by train

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8h 11mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,046.8 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 Essen central train station to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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