How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon start from $36. The average price for this route is around $57. 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 trip duration from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is 12h 25m, covering a distance of 345 miles (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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Lyon from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Lyon on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:55am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	11h 45m	8:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
		9:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	11h 10m	8:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Lyon on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:55am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	11h 45m	8:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:05pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 40m	4:45am	Perrache	Fastest
	6:30pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	10h 35m	5:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
	8:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	15h 35m	12:10pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:34pm	Südbahnhof	11h 1m	4:35am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Lyon on December 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	10h 35m	5:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
7:05pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 40m	4:45am	Perrache	Fastest
8:55am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	11h 45m	8:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
7:35am	Hbf	10h 10m	5:45pm	Perrache	No tags
8:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	15h 35m	12:10pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:17 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

350 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $153	Average Duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$102 - $289	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $77	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Lyon?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Visit page
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

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
Visit page
B
Lyon Airport
Visit page
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
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
Visit page

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,496 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,185 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Sindbad

3.5/51,215 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $36. The average price for this route is around $57. 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 trip duration from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is 12h 25m, covering a distance of 345 miles (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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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.

Best price found

11/30

$42

12/01

$36

Today

$36

12/03

$39

12/04

$36

12/05

$39

12/06

$39

12/07

$36

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $36

To 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 $36 to $78 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 $36 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.