How to get to Bielefeld from Lyon

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Compare train, flight and coach for Lyon to Bielefeld

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £79, while a flight costs an average of £419.

Distance: 749 km

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Driving

£121

Average Price

£79

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Cheapest

£419

Average Price

£163

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 35m

Average total duration

9h 5m

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30m

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18h 25m

Average total duration

17h 55m

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30m

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4h 39m

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Fastest

2h 39m

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2h 0m

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9h 31m

Average total duration

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

2.2 - 4.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Bielefeld is a coach with an average price of £79.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bielefeld:

A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bielefeld costing on average £121.

A coach is £340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bielefeld costing on average £419.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Bielefeld is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 35m.

Coach takes on average 18h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Bielefeld including taking a train, flight and coach.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 6h 52m sooner (2h 39m by flight vs 9h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £419 compared to roughly £163 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Lyon to Bielefeld

How to get to Bielefeld from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Bielefeld is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    20:2526h00
    Lyon
    22:25Bielefeld
    £491One-way
    0 changes

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  • FlixBus
    20:2526h00
    Lyon
    22:25Bielefeld
    £491One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    21:1516h25
    Lyon
    13:40Bielefeld
    £491One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Lyon to Bielefeld

Travel to Bielefeld easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Bielefeld.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Bielefeld including taking a train, flight and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Bielefeld is a coach with an average price of £79.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bielefeld:

A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bielefeld costing on average £121.

A coach is £340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bielefeld costing on average £419.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Bielefeld is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 35m.

Coach takes on average 18h 25m.

The Lyon to Bielefeld distance is approximately 749 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Bielefeld is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train, flight and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Bielefeld:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Bielefeld, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bielefeld by coach.
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Bielefeld by flight.
  • Travel with TGV to go to Bielefeld by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Bielefeld:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Bielefeld often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bielefeld and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Lyon to Bielefeld, you can choose from several travel options including train, flight and coach.
In Bielefeld, visitors can enjoy hiking and nature trails in the scenic Teutoburg Forest, visit Tierpark Olderdissen to see native animals, and experience performances at the historic Bielefeld City Theatre. The Japanese Garden offers relaxation with its traditional design, while Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen provides a family-friendly zoo experience. Key sights include Sparrenburg Castle for panoramic views, the historic Old Market Square, Kunsthalle Bielefeld for modern art, the serene Botanischer Garten Bielefeld, and Dr. Oetker Welt, an interactive museum about the famous food company.
To explore Bielefeld's main attractions such as Sparrenburg Castle, the Old Market Square, and the Botanical Garden, a stay of two to three days is recommended.

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