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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 35m.

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 43m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Essen 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 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 7h.

How far is it from Essen to Lyon?

The distance between Essen and Lyon is 1047 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 7h and costs €230 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 Essen central train 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 7h and costs €230 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 35m.

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 3817+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen 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 Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h
€238–467
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
11h 35m
€50–95
Drive 763.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lyoncar 763.2 km
7h 33m
€119–172
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
€93–255
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
€230–379
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
€108–236
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
€171–416
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 15m
€134–348

Essen to Lyon by train

12Weekly Trains

7hAverage Duration

€238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,047.3 km
Duration: 7h

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 7h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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