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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 an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, while a flight costs an average of £357.
Distance: 654 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£103 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest | £357 Average Price | £143 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 27m Average total duration 14h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Essen:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Essen costing on average £103.
A coach is £295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Essen costing on average £357.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Coach takes on average 15h 27m.
The journey is about 41m faster (7h 43m by train vs 8h 24m by car) and roughly £41 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£103 vs £143). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Essen from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Essen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Essen are Düsseldorf, Cologne, Dortmund, Münster and Bonn. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Essen on Omio.
Düsseldorf is known for fashion, contemporary art and its lively Altstadt on the Rhine. Sleek shopping streets, traditional breweries and bold modern architecture give it a polished yet sociable character.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Dortmund is a Ruhr city known for football, brewing heritage and its industrial roots. Former worksites, parks and modern cultural venues give it a practical, lively character.
Münster is a historic university city known for its cycling culture, rebuilt old town and links to the Peace of Westphalia. Gothic churches, Prinzipalmarkt and a strong student presence give it a lively but relaxed feel.
Bonn is best known as Beethoven’s birthplace and the former capital of West Germany. Set on the Rhine, it feels calm and cultured, with museums, leafy neighbourhoods and a strong university presence.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Essen:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Essen costing on average £103.
A coach is £295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Essen costing on average £357.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Coach takes on average 15h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Essen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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