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ITLyon to Frankfurt Train & Bus Tickets
From Lyon (France) to Frankfurt (Germany) · about 639 km
See prices for Lyon → Frankfurt
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Lyon to Frankfurt, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €33.47 for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) | €33.97 for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 11 h 35 min (14 journeys) | about 12 h 45 min (28 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixTrain | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | 1 (median of 2 days) | 4 (median of 2 days) |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Lyon to Frankfurt: what to expect
Lyon and Frankfurt are about 639 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from France to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 639 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Lyon–Frankfurt tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €35.65, across 3 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Frankfurt
- Frankfurt's skyscraper skyline earned the city the nickname 'Mainhattan'. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Frankfurt Book Fair is described as the world's largest book fair. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Frankfurt Cathedral's spire was built to Madern Gerthener's plans in 1415 and is 95 metres tall. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Lyon to Frankfurt
How long does the journey from Lyon to Frankfurt take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 11 h 35 min by train and about 12 h 45 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Lyon to Frankfurt?
The lowest fare seen recently is €33.47 by train (FlixTrain), for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €33.97. Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €35.65). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Lyon to Frankfurt?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €33.47 and the lowest bus fare €33.97, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Lyon to Frankfurt?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Lyon and Frankfurt?
Recent searches listed a median of 1 train departures and a median of 4 bus departures per day.