What is the cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Lyon?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Lyon is 1035 km. The road distance is 762.7 km.

How do I travel from Essen Hbf to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 55m and costs €250 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Essen Hbf to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Essen Hbf to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Lyon?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 6h 55m and costs €250 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen Hbf to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Lyon is 763 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Essen Hbf to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen Hbf to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Lyon?

Book your Essen Hbf to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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
6h 55m
€254–481
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
11h 35m
€55–95
Drive 762.7 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Lyoncar 762.7 km
7h 31m
€118–170
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
4h 43m
€108–277
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
7h 51m
€252–415
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
13h 8m
€108–243
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
5h 52m
€181–413
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
6h 35m
€138–319

Essen Hbf to Lyon by train

14Weekly Trains

6h 55mAverage Duration

€254Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Essen Hbf to Lyon.

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Distance: 1,034.8 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 55m. 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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