Coach Frankfurt am Main to Lyon from £26

Which bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Frankfurt am Main to Lyon. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£28

tomorrow

£36

Sunday

£26

Monday

£31

Tuesday

£29

Wednesday

£31

Thursday

£26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 35m	18:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	05:05	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/12/2025 18:30:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	11h 45m	22:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:30	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/12/2025 22:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 45m	08:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	20:40	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/12/2025 08:55:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
FlixBus	12h 20m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	20:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/12/2025 08:15:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	12h 10m	00:40	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	12:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/12/2025 00:40:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 40m	19:05	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	04:45	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/12/2025 19:05:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	12h 10m	00:40	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	12:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/12/2025 00:40:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	11h 45m	22:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:30	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/12/2025 22:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
FlixBus	12h 20m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	20:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/12/2025 08:15:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	13h 5m	15:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	04:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/12/2025 15:30:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon via Karlsruhe, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  12h 15m
  
  0
  
  20:00
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  22:00
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  23:55
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  08:15
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 06/12/2025 23:55:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 35m	18:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	05:05	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/12/2025 18:30:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	9h 40m	19:05	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	04:45	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/12/2025 19:05:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	12h 10m	00:40	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	12:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/12/2025 00:40:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	13h 5m	15:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	04:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/12/2025 15:30:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 45m	08:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	20:40	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/12/2025 08:55:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 40m	19:05	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	04:45	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 08/12/2025 19:05:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	11h 45m	22:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:30	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 08/12/2025 22:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
FlixBus	13h 5m	15:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	04:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 08/12/2025 15:30:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
FlixBus	12h 10m	00:40	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	12:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 08/12/2025 00:40:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
FlixBus	12h 20m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	20:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 08/12/2025 08:15:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	9h 40m	19:05	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	04:45	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop		Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 09/12/2025 19:05:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 10/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
	FlixBus	12h 20m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	20:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop		Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 09/12/2025 08:15:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	12h 20m	08:15	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	20:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop		Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 10/12/2025 08:15:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
	FlixBus	9h 40m	19:05	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	04:45	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop		Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 10/12/2025 19:05:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 35m	18:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Coach Station	05:05	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 11/12/2025 18:30:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	9h 40m	19:05	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	04:45	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 11/12/2025 19:05:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 12/12/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	11h 45m	22:45	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:30	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 11/12/2025 22:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
FlixBus	12h 10m	00:40	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	12:50	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 11/12/2025 00:40:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon via Karlsruhe, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  11h 45m
  
  0
  
  08:55
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Coach Station
  
  11:10
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 12/12/2025 08:55:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:15
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  20:40
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 12/12/2025 11:15:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 12/12/2025 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save £3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is £26 on 07/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon, with 4 offers.

All facts for Frankfurt am Main to Lyon bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel daily 4 times by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon in one click. Book your Frankfurt am Main to Lyon bus ticket starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus	£26
Fastest Bus	9h 40m
Earliest Coach	00:40
Latest Coach	22:45
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	562.3 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Frankfurt am Main for Lyon. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£28

Saturday 06/12

£36

Sunday 07/12

£26

Monday 08/12

£31

Tuesday 09/12

£29

Wednesday 10/12

£31

Thursday 11/12

£26

Friday 12/12

£31

Saturday 13/12

£33

Sunday 14/12

£31

Monday 15/12

£29

Tuesday 16/12

£28

Wednesday 17/12

£36

Thursday 18/12

£37

Friday 19/12

£48

Saturday 20/12

£52

Sunday 21/12

£52

Monday 22/12

£45

Tuesday 23/12

£46

Wednesday 24/12

£51

Thursday 25/12

£43

Friday 26/12

£52

Saturday 27/12

£52

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £26, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £33.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon, with £26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £33.

How to save money travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Lyon

Here is a map with all coach stations in Frankfurt am Main and Lyon. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Central Coach Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop

Stuttgarter Str.

Central Station

Mannheimer Str 6

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

South Station

Diesterwegplatz

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Girondins - Yves Farge Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon? Compare all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Frankfurt am Main to Lyon bus

How much does a Frankfurt am Main Lyon coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Frankfurt am Main Lyon bus trip is available from £26 and takes 10h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £66. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Lyon.

How many connections are available for the Frankfurt am Main Lyon route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Lyon from Frankfurt am Main take?

The quickest coach from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon is provided by FlixBus and takes 9h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £54. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

The earliest bus to Lyon departs from Frankfurt am Main at 00:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

The latest bus to Lyon departs from Frankfurt am Main at 22:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Frankfurt am Main Lyon route?

Passengers looking to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon?

You can check all the direct connections between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Lyon from Frankfurt am Main?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Frankfurt am Main Lyon bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Frankfurt am Main Lyon bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Frankfurt am Main to Lyon

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Lyon

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Lyon. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!