How much does a train ticket from Essen to Lyon cost?

The average train ticket price from Essen to Lyon is $73. The best way to find train tickets from Essen to Lyon is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Lyon?

A train trip between Essen and Lyon is around 16h 42m, although the fastest train will take about 15h 47m. This is the time it takes to travel the 406 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Lyon?

The number of trains from Essen to Lyon can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Lyon by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Lyon?

Trains traveling between Essen and Lyon leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Perrache, Lyon Airport, Lyon Part-Dieu.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Once in Lyon, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are La Place des Terreaux/Bartholdi Fountain, Boat Trips, Institut Lumière, Musée d’Art Contemporain, Parc de la Tête d'Or.

Trains from Essen to Lyon | FlixBus

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Lyon.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $187	Average Duration17h 35m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$65 - $76	Average Duration16h 42m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$58 - $62	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Lyon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 40mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest ticket

27kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Lyon: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$73

Average train trip duration16h 42m

Number of daily trains3

Earliest train departure12:03pm

Distance405 miles (653 km)

Latest train departure6:03pm

Train Companies

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Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Essen to Lyon Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Lyon?

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon Part-Dieu

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lyon you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Essen and Lyon, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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