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How to Travel from

Essen to Lyon

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$108.14

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$763.36

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$763.36

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$597.96
Plane from Frankfurt to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$534.35
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$559.79

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$58.52–$381.68
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$356.23

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$356.23

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$534.35

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$139.95–$241.73
Train from Geneve to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$82.70

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$89.06
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$152.67
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$62.34
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53
Train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$133.59
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54
Train from Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

European Sleeper

Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$44.53

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.73
Train from Luxembourg to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.73

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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