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From Lyon to Essen by train, bus and carpooling

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The next cheapest train, bus and carpooling ticket from Lyon to Essen is on Saturday 31 October 2026. Book it now before the price goes up!

Trip info

653 kmDistance
44€ - 605€Prices
5.66 millions of Km traveled by our travelers
DirectTrip type
7h10Trip duration
logo TGV INOUIlogo Thalyslogo Flixbuslogo TER
CarriersTGV Inoui, Thalys, FlixBus, TER, Bus Blablacar, Blablacar.
Detailed itinerary
🚄 Train🚌 Bus🚌 + 🚄 Combined trips🚗 Carpooling
Price range

106€ - 605€

44€ - 323€

55€ - 514€

75€ - 253€

Duration

7h10 - 7h28

13h30 - 21h45

11h10 - 21h11

8h30 - 11h20

Itinerary1 stop1 stop1 stop at Paris Bercy , Lyon-Saint-Exupery Tgv, Bercy Seine 2, Lyon Part Dieu, Paris, Paris CDG (Terminal 3), Paris Gare de Lyon, EssenDirect
Departure stationLyon Part Dieu
Arrival stationEssen
CompaniesTGV Inoui, ThalysFlixBus, TERTGV Inoui, Bus Blablacar, FlixBus, TERBlablacar
First trip21h0719h4413h3416h30
Last trip21h1221h1921h1920h33
Number of daily trips2371

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I emit 98.65% less CO2

140
kg CO₂e
11%
1,061,781
litres d'eau du robinet
12,800
km en vélo (ou trottinette) à assistance électrique
11.8
années de chauffage électrique par m²
243
kg de chou de bruxelles
19.3
repas avec du boeuf
275
repas végétariens
307
kg d'aubergine
294
kg de fraise
125
litres de bière
94.7
kg d'avocat
218
kg de pastèque
5.59
jeans
236
litres de café
21.8
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Reducing your carbon footprint by using responsible modes of transport is important for us (all)! Your train from Lyon to Essen generally emits 1.91kg CO2 per traveler. Good news, it's always less than a plane or personal car!

Lyon Essen by train, bus and carpooling: tickets, prices, and schedules

Are you looking for your train, bus and carpooling ticket from Lyon to Essen?

train TGV Inoui, train Thalys, bus FlixBus, bus TER, bus Bus Blablacar, and carpooling Blablacar are transport companies that allow you to travel easily between the two cities.

In just 0h, you will be able to travel from Lyon to Essen covering a distance of 653 kilometers between the two cities.

On our site, you can find direct train, bus and carpooling trips Lyon Essen because several of our partner transport companies offer them. Pretty cool, right?!

Your Lyon Essen trip from 44 €, that's quite a deal, isn't it?

But be careful! The price of train, bus and carpooling tickets varies depending on when you book.

We'll give you more details below on the best time to book your ticket!

You can also use our Lyon Essen price comparator in train, bus and carpooling, based on the booking date. It's right above, it's handy!

How to travel from Lyon to Essen with Tictactrip

bus itinerary from Lyon to Essen 🚌

A journey direct Lyon Essen has a price that normally varies between 44€ and 323€. The travel duration may also vary from 13h30 to 21h45. On average, for this journey, a one-way ticket will cost you 114€. The average duration for a direct Lyon Essen journey is 17h17.
The first of these journeys departs every day at 19h44. If you prefer to leave later, you can still take a bus Lyon-Essen at 21h19.  This journey from Lyon to Essen is offered by the companies FlixBus and TER. It departs from and arrives at .  Depending on the days, you will have a choice of 3 buses from Lyon to Essen per day.

train itinerary from Lyon to Essen 🚄

You should expect a minimum price of 106€ for a journey direct Lyon Essen. Depending on the date of your search on Tictactrip, the price for the journey from Lyon to Essen can go up to 605€ (on average, it costs 206€).The very first departure of train from Lyon to Essen of the day takes place at 21h07, and the last one is usually at 21h12. The average duration of this journey is 7h12.  The travel time Lyon-Essen is generally between 7h10 and 7h28. This is carried out and offered by TGV Inoui and Thalys. It usually departs from and arrives at .  Generally, there is every day 2 trains from Lyon to Essen.

multimodal itinerary from Lyon to Essen 🚌 + 🚄

The journey direct Lyon Essen is offered by the following companies: TGV Inoui and Bus Blablacar and FlixBus and TER. On average, the travel time for direct Lyon Essen is 14h03, ranging from 11h10 to 21h11 at most. The price often fluctuates between 55€ and 514€, with an average direct Lyon Essen price of 195€.The first daily departure of multimodal from Lyon to Essen will take place at 13h34 while the last one will be at 21h19.  
From Lyon Part Dieu, you will normally arrive at Essen. It also serves stations Paris Bercy , Lyon-Saint-Exupery Tgv, Bercy Seine 2, Lyon Part Dieu, Paris, Paris CDG (Terminal 3), Paris Gare de Lyon, and Essen.
 Every day, you have the choice between 7 combined trips from Lyon to Essen.

carpooling itinerary from Lyon to Essen 🚗

The journey Lyon ➜ Essen by carpooling is offered by Blablacar. Prices range from 75€ to 253€, and the trips last between 8h30 and 11h20.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyon - Essen

How much does a bus Lyon Essen cost?

The minimum price for a bus from Lyon to Essen journey is 44 €. Depending on the number of days in advance of your search, the price can go up to 323 € if you wait until the last moment. On average, a bus from Lyon to Essen ticket costs 114 €.

How long is the trip Lyon Essen by bus?

The minimum duration of a journey on bus from Lyon to Essen is 13h30. The maximum duration, on the other hand, is 21h45. On average, a from Lyon to Essen journey by bus takes 17h17.

When is the first bus Lyon Essen leaving?

The first bus from Lyon to Essen departs at 19h44, while the last one leaves at 21h19.

How many bus Lyon Essen are there every day ?

Every day, there are approximately 3 bus from Lyon to Essen.

How much does a train ticket from Lyon to Essen cost?

Your train from Lyon to Essen journey will cost you a minimum of 106 €. On average, you can book your train ticket for this trip at 206 €, while it can rise, during peak times, to 605 €. The price of this journey depends in part on when you conduct your search and make your reservation. The earlier you do it, the better for your wallet!

How long does the trip from Lyon to Essen take by train?

Your train from Lyon to Essen journey will be at least 7h10 long. On average, expect this journey to last 7h12, with a maximum travel time of 7h28.

What is the departure time of the train from Lyon to Essen?

The very first journey by train from Lyon to Essen departs at 21h07. If you want to leave later, you can still take a train from Lyon to Essen at 21h12. This is the last daily schedule for this journey.

How many train are there from Lyon to Essen per day?

Every day, you have the choice of 2 train from Lyon to Essen that are in circulation. In other words, you have plenty of departure and arrival times to choose from. But be careful, as the ticket prices also vary accordingly!

How much does a carpooling Lyon Essen cost?

Expect at least 75 € for a carpooling from Lyon to Essen. Depending on the period of your search, the price of the Lyon Essen journey can rise to 253 €. A carpooling Lyon Essen costs an average of 93 €.

How long is the trip Lyon Essen by carpooling?

You can expect at least 8h30 for a carpooling from Lyon to Essen. Your trip from Lyon to Essen can take up to 11h20 depending on the time of day and the carpooling company you choose. Your Lyon Essen trip in carpooling lasts on average 9h00.

When is the first carpooling Lyon Essen leaving?

Would you like to know the first and last departure times of your carpooling from Lyon to Essen? You're in the right place! Every day, the first departure of the carpooling Lyon Essen takes place at 16h30. Conversely, the very last departure is at 20h33. Are you more of a morning person or always leaving at the last minute?

How many carpooling Lyon Essen are there every day ?

1 carpoolings from Lyon to Essen circulate every day. You have no excuse not to travel.

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