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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €95 - €130 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lyon via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Essen 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 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Lyon?

The distance between Essen and Lyon is 1035 km. The road distance is 763.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 57m and costs €150 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Essen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Essen to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 6h 57m and costs €150 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 18h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lyon is 763 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Essen to Lyon.

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

Book your Essen to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Essen 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
6h 57m
€154–410
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N122
18h 25m
€62–171
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
12h 26m
€98–123
Drive 763.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lyoncar 763.2 km
7h 33m
€117–168
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 48m
€90–279
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 54m
€193–344
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
€163–348

Essen to Lyon by train

14Weekly Trains

6h 57mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,034.9 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Essen, 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 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 15h 50m.

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