Facts about the transport from Lyon to Essen
| Cheapest Transport | $49 |
| Fastest Transport | 11h 40m |
| Earliest Departure | 2:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:25 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 788 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air France, FlixBus |
Lyon to Essen
Best Options
$49
$235
Other Options
Transportation from Lyon to Essen
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Buses$ 48.16
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Flights$ 234.39
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
Popular Routes in France
How to get from Lyon to Essen
Travelling between Lyon and Essen is possible by Flight and bus. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 234.16 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 48.15.
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Essen?
It can take you anywhere between 12 and 29 hours to travel between Lyon and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Lyon and Essen. Bus will bring you to your destination in 11h 40m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h 20m to reach Essen.
How much does it cost to get from Lyon to Essen?
Travelling between Lyon and Essen can be as cheap as USD 48.15 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 234.16 if you buy a Air France flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Lyon and Essen ?
- 4 by flight from Lyon to Essen starting from 18:30 Lyon Airport until 18:30 Lyon Airport
- 4 from Lyon to Essen starting from 02:30 Lyon Perrache Bus Stop until 22:25 Lyon Perrache Bus Stop
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Lyon to Essen.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Lyon to Essen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Lyon and Essen
FlixBus
What is the most popular transport to get from Lyon to Essen?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus