Lyon to Essen train with TGV

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Essen

Showing times and prices for 17 Jun

Cheapest price

£64

Average price

£123

Fastest journey

7 h

Average duration

8 h 14 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

654 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lyon to Essen will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Lyon for Essen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 654 km distance in an average of 8 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h .

The slowest trains will take 9 h 4 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.

Deutsche Bahn
09:049h04
Lyon
18:08Essen
£641One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
09:038h55
Lyon
17:58Essen
£701One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
08:047h58
Lyon
16:02Essen
£1661One-way
0 changes
Eurostar
11:087h00
Lyon
18:08Essen
£1911One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Essen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg.

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Flight

£115

Average Price

£49

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Cheapest

£166

Average Price

8h 55m

average duration

8h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

17h 41m

average duration

17h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 16m

average duration

Fastest

7h 16m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

2.0 - 3.9kg

CO2 emissions

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lyon to Essen

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Trains from Lyon to Essen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Distance
654 km
Average train duration
8h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£52
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
7h 0m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:00
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31

Train providers: TGV, Deutsche Bahn and TGV INOUI trains Lyon to Essen

For as little as £241 you can travel by train from Lyon to Essen with TGV, Deutsche Bahn and TGV INOUI. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains to Essen from Lyon. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

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