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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Frankfurt - Main bus station | Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Frankfurt Hbf | Perrache | Fastest | |||||
| Frankfurt - Main bus station | Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | No tags | |||||
| FRA Frankfurt airport | Aéroport LYS | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Südbahnhof | Perrache | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Lyon?
Stops in Frankfurt am Main
- B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany - CHedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany - E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany - F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany
Stops in Lyon
- ARue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
- C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France - D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France - E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France - FLes Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon start from $51. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?
The average bus travel time from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is 12h 25m, covering a distance of 556 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Lyon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?
The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?
A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Sindbad, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $51To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $51 to $111 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-12-04.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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