The cheapest and fastest coaches from Düsseldorf to Lyon
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
14 h 34 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
625 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Düsseldorf to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Lyon will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £58.
Of the 6 buses that leave Düsseldorf for Lyon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 625 km distance in an average of 14 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus23:0010h45Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf9:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£581One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus17:2514h50Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf8:15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£621One-way1 change
50457 · 501078:1516h05Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf0:20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£681One-way1 change
50449 · 9476521:4516h55Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf14:40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£771One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus14:2514h20Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf4:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£801One-way1 change
FlixBus23:0010h45Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf9:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£581One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus14:2514h20Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf4:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£801One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:2514h50Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf8:15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£621One-way1 change
50457 · 501078:1516h05Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf0:20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£681One-way1 change
50429 · 5061710:4016h50Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf3:30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£861One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Düsseldorf to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £60.
Distance: 625 km
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£52 Average Price Cheapest | £195 Average Price | £220 Average Price |
12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Düsseldorf to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Lyon coaches for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 14h50 | 8:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
50449 · 94765 | 21:45 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 16h55 | 14:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:00 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 10h45 | 9:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 31 May | |||||
50457 · 50107 | 8:15 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 16h05 | 0:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
50429 · 50617 | 10:40 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 16h50 | 3:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 14h20 | 4:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Düsseldorf to Lyon
Buses from Düsseldorf to Lyon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 625 km distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 625 km |
Average bus duration 12h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Düsseldorf to LyonYou can travel by bus between Düsseldorf to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Düsseldorf to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Lyon by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Lyon
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 725, 738, 752, 754, 834 Metro: U75, U78, U79 Train: S1, S6, S11
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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