Journey information
Overview: Essen to Lyon flight
Flights from Essen to Lyon depart on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £74 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 654 km distance in 1h 30m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 654 km |
Average flight duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Flights per day 15 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
Cheapest month to travel February |
First flight 05:10 |
Last flight 23:40 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Essen to Lyon
Cheapest price
£247
Average price
£500
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Flights per day
56
Distance
654 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Essen to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Lyon will cost around £500 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £247.
Of the 56 flights that leave Essen 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 flights cover the 654 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 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.
KL1804+
KL1435
KL1802+
KL1435
VY1899 · VY1220
EW9412
KL1800+
KL1435
EW9412
KL1804+
KL1435
LH73 · LH1074
LH81+
LH1078
LH2001 · LH2248Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Essen to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a flight costs an average of £74.
Distance: 654 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£178 Average Price | £168 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Essen to Lyon flight times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Lyon flights for tomorrow, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1796+ KL2388 | 05:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 10h20 | 15:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796+ KL2102 | 05:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h20 | 09:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH5371+ LH2246 | 05:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 25h45 | 07:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH73 · LH1074 | 05:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h45 | 09:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH5371+ LH2248 | 05:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h55 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH73 · LH96+ LH2248 | 05:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h55 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 913+ LH1078 | 05:36 Essen Hbf | 11h44 | 17:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 913+ KL1820+ KL1435 | 05:36 Essen Hbf | 15h39 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 913+ KL1818+ KL1435 | 05:36 Essen Hbf | 15h39 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 527+ LH1078 | 05:53 Essen Hbf | 11h27 | 17:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 513+ LH1078 | 05:59 Essen Hbf | 11h21 | 17:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 513+ KL1822+ KL1435 | 05:59 Essen Hbf | 15h16 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
BA941 · BA362 | 06:05 Dusseldorf Airport | 13h15 | 19:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
BA941 · BA358 | 06:05 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h20 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
26806 · ICE 11+ LH1078 | 06:09 Essen Hbf | 11h11 | 17:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
26806 · ICE 11+ KL1820+ KL1435 | 06:09 Essen Hbf | 15h06 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3 changes | |
26806 · ICE 11+ KL1822+ KL1435 | 06:09 Essen Hbf | 15h06 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3 changes | |
OS8842+ OS353 | 06:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h50 | 11:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798+ KL2388 | 07:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h20 | 15:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH2001 · LH2248 | 07:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h00 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
VY1897 · VY1222 | 08:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h15 | 16:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 623+ LH1082 | 08:52 Essen Hbf | 13h33 | 22:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 623+ LH1078 | 08:52 Essen Hbf | 8h28 | 17:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 623+ KL1822+ KL1435 | 08:52 Essen Hbf | 12h23 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 105+ LH1078 | 09:00 Essen Hbf | 8h20 | 17:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 105+ LH1082 | 09:00 Essen Hbf | 13h25 | 22:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 105+ KL1822+ KL1435 | 09:00 Essen Hbf | 12h15 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
10210 · ICE 225+ LH1082 | 09:20 Essen Hbf | 13h05 | 22:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
10210 · ICE 225+ LH1078 | 09:20 Essen Hbf | 8h00 | 17:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
10210 · ICE 225+ KL1822+ KL1435 | 09:20 Essen Hbf | 11h55 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3 changes | |
BA931 · BA362 | 09:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 9h55 | 19:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH77 · LH1078 | 09:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h45 | 17:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 625+ LH1082 | 09:50 Essen Hbf | 12h35 | 22:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 625+ LH1078 | 09:50 Essen Hbf | 7h30 | 17:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 625+ KL1822+ KL1435 | 09:50 Essen Hbf | 11h25 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1800+ KL2388 | 10:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h05 | 15:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800+ KL1435 | 10:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 10h45 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
BA933 · BA362 | 11:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h55 | 19:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH2013+ LH2250 | 11:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h45 | 16:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 1052 · ICE 1519+ BA909+ BA2586 | 12:25 Essen Hbf | 20h45 | 09:10 Grenoble-Isere Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 1052 · ICE 1519+ LH1082 | 12:25 Essen Hbf | 10h00 | 22:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 721+ BA909+ BA2586 | 12:53 Essen Hbf | 20h17 | 09:10 Grenoble-Isere Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 721+ LH1082 | 12:53 Essen Hbf | 9h32 | 22:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 109+ BA909+ BA2586 | 13:00 Essen Hbf | 20h10 | 09:10 Grenoble-Isere Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 109+ LH1082 | 13:00 Essen Hbf | 9h25 | 22:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH81+ LH1078 | 13:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h50 | 17:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF7370+ AF1507 | 13:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h00 | 21:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL1435 | 13:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h40 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 1011+ LH1082 | 13:36 Essen Hbf | 8h49 | 22:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 1011+ BA909+ BA2586 | 13:36 Essen Hbf | 19h34 | 09:10 Grenoble-Isere Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5364+ LH2246 | 16:50 Dusseldorf Airport | 14h25 | 07:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF7370+ AF1407 | 17:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h05 | 21:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
EW9412 | 17:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h30 | 19:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1804+ KL1435 | 17:40 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h35 | 21:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH87 · LH1082 | 17:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h30 | 22:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
VY1899 · VY1220 | 20:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 10h35 | 06:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Essen to Lyon flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Lyon by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Essen and Lyon
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including duty-free and fashion.
- Parking available near terminals, approximately 4€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in terminal 1, including Lyon Lounge.
- Located in terminal 1, ground floor.
- Bus: 47, 48, 175
- Tram: Rhônexpress
- Train: TGV
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