How to get from Frankfurt to Lyon
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Lyon. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 29m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1015 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €38, on Wed, Sep 9.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1015 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €111Checked Sep 7 | 1h 29mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €106Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 10h 01m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €37Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 9h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€111Checked Sep 71h 29m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€106Omio catalogue, Sep 910h 01m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€37Omio catalogue, Sep 99h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt am Main → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight1h 29m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Frankfurt to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€103November 2026
€124Departures from Frankfurt to Lyon
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:15 and the last at 19:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 08:15 | 19:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusFrankfurt-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
LufthansaFrankfurt am Main-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-BaselBook →
SBBBasel-Bern, Bern-GenevaBook →
SNCFGeneva-LyonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn, SBB, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Lyon works
Start with a flight from Frankfurt to Lyon, about 1h 29m. In total it's roughly €111 over 1h 29m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Lyon?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 29m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Lyon from Frankfurt?
About 1015 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €38 to €58. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Lyon?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 29m.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Lyon?
About 1h 29m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Frankfurt and Lyon?
Frankfurt is FRA and Lyon is LYS, so this route is usually written FRA to LYS.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn, SBB, SNCF.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 56m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt 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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