Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Lyon
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$54 - US$163 | Average Duration17h 35m | 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
| Average PriceUS$65 - US$127 | Average Duration15h 47m | 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | |||
Carpool | Average PriceUS$57 - US$59 | Average Duration8h 30m | 27kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to LyonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Essen to Lyon: Trip Overview
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Essen to Lyon Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Lyon
How long is the trip from Essen to Lyon by bus?
The trip from Essen to Lyon will take on average 17h 35m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Lyon in 11h 35m
What is the travel distance from Essen to Lyon?
The distance between Essen and Lyon is around 654 km (406 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Lyon?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Perrache, in Lyon.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Essen to Lyon?
Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Essen to Lyon. With a starting ticket price of US$54, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Essen to Lyon?
Taking the bus from Essen to Lyon costs on average US$78.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Lyon was searched and found on May 24, 2025 with a price of US$58To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Lyon, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$58 to US$88 for a bus ticket from Essen to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$81 which is on 2025-05-26.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Essen and Lyon!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Lyon, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Essen to Lyon.
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Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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