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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Düsseldorf to Lyon

Showing times and prices for 31 May

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast coaches

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:0010h45
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    9:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £581One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:2514h50
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £621One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50457 · 50107
    8:1516h05
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    0:20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £681One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50449 · 94765
    21:4516h55
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    14:40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £771One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    14:2514h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    4:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £801One-way
    1 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

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Cheapest

£195

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£220

Average Price

12h 40m

Average total duration

12h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 51m

Average total duration

6h 21m

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5h 21m

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2h 21m

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3h 0m

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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.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus17:25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
14h50
8:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1 change
BlaBlaCar Bus50449 · 9476521:45 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
16h55
14:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1 change
FlixBusFlixBus23:00 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
10h45
9:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)0 changesdirect
Sunday 31 May
BlaBlaCar Bus50457 · 501078:15 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
16h05
0:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1 change
BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 5061710:40 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
16h50
3:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus14:25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
14h20
4:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1 change

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Why should you book Düsseldorf to Lyon coaches with Omio?

FlixBus as well as BlaBlaCar Bus offer coaches services from Düsseldorf to Lyon.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Düsseldorf to Lyon.

Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Düsseldorf to Lyon.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Düsseldorf to Lyon.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Düsseldorf to Lyon.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Düsseldorf to Lyon.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Düsseldorf to Lyon

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 45m
Cheapest Price
£38
FlixBus frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15h 55m
Cheapest Price
£34
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
1 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Düsseldorf to Lyon can start from as little as £34 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Düsseldorf to Lyon is £52; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon is 10h 45m to travel the 625 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Düsseldorf to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Lyon. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Düsseldorf and Lyon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Düsseldorf , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf, Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen), Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), Krefeld, Willy-Brandt-Platz (ZOB), Düsseldorf, Flughafen, Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) . When arriving in Lyon , you can end your route in coach stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland), Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf, which is located around 1 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Lyon from Düsseldorf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 10h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Lyon including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating options.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon for coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Düsseldorf to Lyon depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Düsseldorf to Lyon:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Düsseldorf to Lyon:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Düsseldorf to Lyon with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

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Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Lyon

Düsseldorf
Lyon
The major coach station for departures in Düsseldorf is Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf for your trip from Düsseldorf to Lyon.
Düsseldorf, ZOB am HbfWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Worringer Straße
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
  • Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km)
  • Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
  • Bus: 725, 738, 752, 754, 834 Metro: U75, U78, U79 Train: S1, S6, S11
Düsseldorf, Flughafen
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