Frankfurt to Lyon bus is a popular way of travelling between Germany and France.There are up to 20 daily bus departures available, including 20 night buses. 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 23:05h, arriving at 10:30h the following day.
14:55
Frankfurt Central Train Station (Stuttgarter Str.)
14h 30min
1Bus change
05:25Lyon Perrache Bus Station
BlaBlaCar Bus
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14:55
Frankfurt Central Train Station (Stuttgarter Str.)
14h 25min
1Bus change
05:20Lyon Perrache Bus Station
BlaBlaCar Bus
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19:05
Frankfurt
9h 40min
04:45Lyon
FlixBus
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Getting from Frankfurt and Lyon by bus
The shortest travel distance between Frankfurt and Lyon is 695 km.
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 20 night buses from Frankfurt to Lyon.
The overnight buses depart between 12:00 and 23:05 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.
14:55
Frankfurt Central Train Station (Stuttgarter Str.)
14h 30min
1Bus change
05:25Lyon Perrache Bus Station
BlaBlaCar Bus
fromÂ
60.48
Â
HRK
M-ticketBest offer on 31. Aug
pick a date
14:55
Frankfurt Central Train Station (Stuttgarter Str.)
14h 25min
1Bus change
05:20Lyon Perrache Bus Station
BlaBlaCar Bus
fromÂ
73.68
Â
HRK
M-ticketBest offer on 31. Aug
pick a date
19:05
Frankfurt
9h 40min
04:45Lyon
FlixBus
fromÂ
39.98
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HRK
M-ticketBest offer on 01. Sep
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22:45
Frankfurt
11h 45min
10:30Lyon
FlixBus
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39.98
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HRK
M-ticketBest offer on 01. Sep
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12:00
Frankfurt am Main
14h 25min
02:25Lyon
Comuto Pro (BlaBlaCar Bus)
fromÂ
40.98
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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.
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.
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Frankfurt
You can see information about the departure station and stops Frankfurt here
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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: €34 (One-Way)
or €68 (Return).
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