Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
8 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
654 km
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.
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.
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.
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
---|---|---|
£115 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £166 Average Price |
8h 55m average duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 41m average duration 17h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 16m average duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 |
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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