Frankfurt to Lyon Bus

Q: What is the distance between Frankfurt and Lyon?

The distance between these two places is a total of 432 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Frankfurt and Lyon?

The average travel time between the stations is 12:35 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Frankfurt to Lyon?

The ticket prices begin from $40.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Frankfurt to Lyon?

The average number of daily departures is 17. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Frankfurt to Lyon?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Frankfurt to Lyon?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Frankfurt to Lyon Lyon to Frankfurt

Frankfurt to Lyon Route Summary

Frankfurt to Lyon bus is a popular way of travelling between Germany and France.There are up to 17 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt bus station at 08:15h, arriving at Lyon bus station at 20:35h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:50h, arriving at 13:40h the following day.

Departure station and country Frankfurt, Germany

Arrival station and country Lyon, France

Travel Distance 432 mi

Average Trip Duration 12h 35min

Total Departures 17

Popular Operators FlixBus, Sindbad

Lowest Price $40

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Frankfurt to Lyon:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

08:15 Frankfurt

12h 20min

20:35 Lyon

FlixBus

from 34.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Sep

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08:55 Frankfurt am Main

11h 45min

20:40 Lyon

Comuto Pro (BlaBlaCar Bus)

from 37.99 HRK

Best offer on 14. Sep

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14:55 Frankfurt Central Train Station (Stuttgarter Str.)

14h 30min

1 Bus change

05:25 Lyon Perrache Bus Station

BlaBlaCar Bus

from 87.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 27. Jul

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19:05 Frankfurt

9h 40min

04:45 Lyon

FlixBus

from 35.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Sep

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22:45 Frankfurt

11h 45min

10:30 Lyon

FlixBus

from 41.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Sep

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Getting from Frankfurt and Lyon by bus

The shortest travel distance between Frankfurt and Lyon is 432 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 19:05 has a travel time of 09:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 15:30h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Lyon earlier, there are 17 night buses from Frankfurt to Lyon. The overnight buses depart between 12:00 and 22:50 and arrive between 03:30 and 13:40 the same day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 06:51, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

14:55 Frankfurt Central Train Station (Stuttgarter Str.)

14h 30min

1 Bus change

05:25 Lyon Perrache Bus Station

BlaBlaCar Bus

from 87.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 27. Jul

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19:05 Frankfurt

9h 40min

04:45 Lyon

FlixBus

from 35.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Sep

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22:45 Frankfurt

11h 45min

10:30 Lyon

FlixBus

from 41.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Sep

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12:00 Frankfurt am Main

15h 30min

03:30 Lyon

Comuto Pro (BlaBlaCar Bus)

from 49.98 HRK

Best offer on 14. Sep

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12:00 Frankfurt am Main

14h 25min

02:25 Lyon

Comuto Pro (BlaBlaCar Bus)

from 40.98 HRK

Best offer on 27. Jul

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Bus companies operating the Frankfurt to Lyon route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus

4.6 Sindbad

7.3 BlaBlaCar Bus

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Frankfurt has earned an average score of 7.3 from our passengers, while the station in Lyon has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.

Frankfurt

You can see information about the departure station and stops Frankfurt here

Lyon

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Lyon here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $40 (One-Way) or $80 (Return).

Travel reviews for Frankfurt to Lyon bus

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Other popular destinations from Lyon

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Lyon, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Lyon - Tignes Val Claret

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