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792 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Lyon to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (792 km)
7 h 33 min
792 km.
from $43
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Rideshare
7 h 33 min
792 km.
from $10.33
Train via Brussels
7 h 18 min
654 km.
from $278.89
Bus, Plane (Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport)
4 h 39 min
653 km.
from $166.82
Train
11 h 13 min
654 km.
from $255.88
Bus, Train
13 h 8 min
653 km.
from $115.08
Train, Plane
6 h 16 min
653 km.
from $245
Bus, Plane (Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport)
7 h 39 min
653 km.
from $138.01

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lyon to Essen
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.91–$70.65

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$1,032.61
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$652.17
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$369.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$50.00–$326.09
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$347.83–$706.52

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$119.57–$206.52
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$195.65
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$70.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$130.43
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$76.09
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$54.35
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$53.26
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$33.70
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$26.09
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$27.17
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.17–$58.70
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$32.61

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.37–$4.89

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Luxembourg to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.18

Questions and Answers

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 $65.22 - $92.39 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 39m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Lyon to Essen?

The distance between Lyon and Essen is 1052 km. The road distance is 790.3 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 Brussels which takes 7h 18m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 Brussels which takes 7h 18m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $92.39 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Essen is 790 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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