How to Travel from
Essen to Lyon
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Essen, Germany → Lyon, France
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Lyon
Composite routes from Essen to Lyon
Cheapest
7 h 29 min
Car
763 km.
from $41
Other
8 h 24 min
654 km.
from $267.65
13 h 4 min
652 km.
from $85.83
5 h 3 min
Train, Plane
653 km.
from $167.28
8 h 41 min
654 km.
from $249.17
6 h 10 min
Train, Plane
653 km.
from $247.42
7 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
653 km.
from $252.07
Route Navigator Essen - Lyon
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 2 km 827 м
2 km 827 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf
Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf, 338 м
338 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Continue onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 1 km 842 м
1 km 842 м
Turn right onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 3 km 924 м
3 km 924 м
Keep right
1 km 570 м
1 km 570 м
Continue and take A 52 toward Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, A 52, 10 km 879 м
10 km 879 м
Keep right
84 м
84 м
Keep left and take A 524, A 3 toward Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen
Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen, A 524, A 3, 1 km 914 м
1 km 914 м
Keep right
87 м
87 м
Keep left
285 м
285 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln
Köln, A 3, 37 km 694 м
37 km 694 м
Keep right
326 м
326 м
Keep right and take A 1 toward Köln-Nord, Koblenz, Aachen
Köln-Nord, Koblenz, Aachen, A 1, 39 km 907 м
39 km 907 м
Keep right onto A 1 and take A 553, B 51, A 1 toward Brühl, Trier, Euskirchen
Brühl, Trier, Euskirchen, A 553, B 51, A 1, 38 km 658 м
38 km 658 м
Keep right and take B 51 toward Blankenheim, Dahlem, Trier
Blankenheim, Dahlem, Trier, B 51, 3 km 710 м
3 km 710 м
Keep right and take B 258 toward Mayen, Blankenheim, Blankenheim
Mayen, Blankenheim, Blankenheim, B 258, 200 м
200 м
Turn slight right onto B 258
198 м
198 м
Turn slight right onto B 51, B 258
35 km 943 м
35 km 943 м
Keep right and take B 51, E 29 toward Prüm
Prüm, B 51, E 29, 7 km 188 м
7 km 188 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B 51
212 м
212 м
Keep right and take A 60, E 29, E 42 toward Luxemburg, Trier, Bitburg
Luxemburg, Trier, Bitburg, A 60, E 29, E 42, 19 km 915 м
19 km 915 м
Keep right and take B 51 toward Bitburg, Staffelstein, Luxembourg
Bitburg, Staffelstein, Luxembourg, B 51, 208 м
208 м
Keep right and take B 51 toward Luxembourg, Bitburg, Fließem
Luxembourg, Bitburg, Fließem, B 51, 9 km 425 м
9 km 425 м
Keep right onto B 51 and take B 257 toward Luxemburg, Echternach, Irrel
Luxemburg, Echternach, Irrel, B 257, 325 м
325 м
Keep right onto B 51 and take B 257 toward Luxemburg, Irrel
Luxemburg, Irrel, B 257, 18 km 961 м
18 km 961 м
Keep right and take B 418 toward Trier, Körperich, Bollendorf, Echternacherbrück
Trier, Körperich, Bollendorf, Echternacherbrück, B 418, 94 м
94 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bitburger Straße
Bitburger Straße, 1 km 828 м
1 km 828 м
Turn left
144 м
144 м
Turn right onto Rue du Pont
Rue du Pont, 313 м
313 м
Turn right onto Rue de la Montagne
Rue de la Montagne, 362 м
362 м
Turn slight right onto Rue des Remparts
Rue des Remparts, 9 м
9 м
Continue onto Route de Luxembourg and drive toward Luxembourg, Junglinster
Route de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Junglinster, 18 km 482 м
18 km 482 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto N 11
8 km 864 м
8 km 864 м
Turn sharp left and take A7 toward Bruxelles, Trier, Luxembourg
Bruxelles, Trier, Luxembourg, A7, 1 km 171 м
1 km 171 м
Keep right onto A 1 and take A 1 toward Bruxelles, Metz, Luxembourg-Gare
Bruxelles, Metz, Luxembourg-Gare, A 1, 109 м
109 м
Keep left onto Jonction Grunewald and drive toward Bruxelles, Metz, Luxembourg -Gare
Jonction Grunewald, Bruxelles, Metz, Luxembourg -Gare, 9 km 356 м
9 km 356 м
Keep right onto A 3 and drive toward Metz, Saarbrücken, Livange
Metz, Saarbrücken, Livange, 27 km 139 м
27 km 139 м
Keep right and drive toward Briey, Hayange, Florange, Bétange
Briey, Hayange, Florange, Bétange, 467 м
467 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto D 653
2 km 656 м
2 km 656 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Route de Verdun
Route de Verdun, 1 km 152 м
1 km 152 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rue des Romains
Rue des Romains, 2 km 291 м
2 km 291 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto D 952
1 km 789 м
1 km 789 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
428 м
428 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rue de la Gare
Rue de la Gare, 441 м
441 м
Turn right onto Rue de Metz
Rue de Metz, 459 м
459 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rond Point du Marabout
Rond Point du Marabout, 1 km 549 м
1 km 549 м
Keep right
49 km 779 м
49 km 779 м
Keep right and drive toward Atton
Atton, 316 м
316 м
Keep right and drive toward Atton
Atton, 51 м
51 м
Turn slight right onto Rue de Nomény
Rue de Nomény, 186 м
186 м
Turn left onto Rue de Scarpone
Rue de Scarpone, 1 km 730 м
1 km 730 м
Turn sharp left onto Rue de Loisy
Rue de Loisy, 4 km 396 м
4 km 396 м
Turn right onto D 10
2 km 205 м
2 km 205 м
Turn left onto Avenue du Général de Gaulle
Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 1 km 919 м
1 km 919 м
Turn right onto Avenue Charles Roth
Avenue Charles Roth, 21 km 715 м
21 km 715 м
Turn left onto A 31
49 м
49 м
Turn slight right onto A 31
2 km 995 м
2 km 995 м
Keep right onto A 31
360 km 825 м
360 km 825 м
Keep left onto Autoroute du Soleil and take A 6 toward Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon-centre
Autoroute du Soleil, Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon-centre, A 6, 24 km 837 м
24 km 837 м
Keep right
1 km 272 м
1 km 272 м
Keep left onto Rue Saint-Jérôme
Rue Saint-Jérôme, 281 м
281 м
Turn right onto Rue Chevreul
Rue Chevreul, 156 м
156 м
Turn left onto Rue Élie Rochette
Rue Élie Rochette, 237 м
237 м
Turn right onto Rue des Trois Pierres
Rue des Trois Pierres, 89 м
89 м
Turn left
14 м
14 м
Turn right
5 м
5 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 7
AF
Air France
3h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$119.57–$652.17
Train operators
Found: 11
TI
TGV inOui
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EU
Eurostar
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DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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DB
Deutsche Bahn Regional
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NE
National Express
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ES
European Sleeper
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ÖB
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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TT
TRI Train Rental GmbH
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FL
Flixtrain
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SÜ
Süwex
Website
LR
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Website
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Lyon?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lyon is to train which costs $40.22 - $92.39 and takes 13h 4m.
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 5h 3m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .
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 once 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 Köln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
How far is it from Essen to Lyon?
The distance between Essen and Lyon is 1053 km. The road distance is 792.6 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 Brussels which takes 8h 24m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Lyon?
It takes approximately 8h 24m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, 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 Brussels which takes 8h 24m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $92.39 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Essen to Lyon?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lyon is 793 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 3319+ hotels available in Lyon. Prices start at $37.86 per night.
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