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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Lyon to Essen?

The distance between Lyon and Essen is 1042 km. The road distance is 763.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 29m and costs €110 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Lyon to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Essen train from?

Lyon to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Essen?

The best way to get from Lyon to Essen is to train via Paris which takes 7h 29m and costs €110 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Essen train arrive?

Lyon to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Essen is 764 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Lyon to Essen.

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

Book your Lyon to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfTha
7h 29m
€114–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Essen central train stationFlixBus N710
11h 40m
€50–110
Drive 763.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Essen763.6 km
7h 31m
€117–168
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LYS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
4h 35m
€110–303
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof84
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf43 / ...
8h 20m
€127–216
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LYS - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
7h 25m
€124–362
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 12m
€140–335

Lyon to Essen by train

13Weekly Trains

7h 29mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,041.6 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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