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 €50 - €110 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 46m and costs €110 - €300.

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 once 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 7h 4m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Lyon?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Lyon is 1041 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 7h 4m and costs €95 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 7h 4m and costs €95 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 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.

What is the time difference between Essen Hbf and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Essen Hbf. It is currently 5:32 AM in Essen Hbf and 6:32 AM in Lyon.

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 28m to drive from Essen Hbf to Lyon.

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

Book your Essen Hbf to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 3686+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Essen Hbf 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 NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h 4m
€99–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to LyonFlixBus N710
11h 35m
€50–110
Drive 762.7 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Lyon762.7 km
7h 28m
€116–168
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DUS - LYS
4h 46m
€110–299
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h 49m
€119–384
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
13h 7m
€99–185
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
5h 51m
€140–331

Essen Hbf to Lyon by train

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Distance: 1,041.5 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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 7h 4m. 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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