How to get from Düsseldorf to Lyon
- 624 km as the crow flies
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Lyon: bus. The two cities are about 624 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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624 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €78Checked Oct 9 | 7h 16mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 10h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€78Checked Oct 97h 16m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€36Omio catalogue, Oct 1110h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Düsseldorf to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Düsseldorf central → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·10h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Düsseldorf to Lyon
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 23:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
All departures
- 23:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusDüsseldorf central-Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Nice Côte d'Azur-MarseilleBook →
EurowingsDüsseldorf Airport-Nice Côte d'AzurSee live options and dates →
SNCFMarseille-LyonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Düsseldorf to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Düsseldorf central to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 10h 45m. In total it's roughly €42 over 10h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Düsseldorf to Lyon: common questions
When is the first bus from Düsseldorf to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 23:00 and the last at 23:00, from Düsseldorf central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Düsseldorf to Lyon?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 23:00 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Düsseldorf to Lyon leave from?
Düsseldorf central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lyon from Düsseldorf?
About 624 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Düsseldorf to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026