Bus Lyon to Frankfurt am Main: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$47

tomorrow

Thursday

$45

Friday

$51

Saturday

$41

Sunday

$44

Monday

$43

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	11h 45m	11:00 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station		Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/24/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/25/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
	FlixBus	10h 0m	2:25 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	12:25 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station		Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/24/2026 2:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/24/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 0m	2:25 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	12:25 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/26/2026 2:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/26/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	12h 45m	7:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	8:15 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/26/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/26/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	12h 5m	6:15 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	6:20 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/26/2026 6:15:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/27/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 45m	6:15 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/27/2026 6:15:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
FlixBus	10h 0m	2:25 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	12:25 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/27/2026 2:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/27/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	12h 45m	7:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	8:15 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/27/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	12h 45m	5:05 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	5:50 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/27/2026 5:05:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	11h 45m	11:00 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/27/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main via Strasbourg, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  10h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:20 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Train Station
  
  10:15 AM
  
  Strasbourg
  Place de l'Etoile
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 3/28/2026 3:20:00 AM to Place de l'Etoile, Strasbourg (France) arriving at 3/28/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  3h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Strasbourg
  Place de l'Etoile
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Place de l'Etoile, Strasbourg (France) at 3/28/2026 10:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 50m	3:20 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	2:10 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 3/28/2026 3:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 15m	2:05 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	1:20 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 3/28/2026 2:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
FlixBus	10h 0m	2:25 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	12:25 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/28/2026 2:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	12h 45m	7:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	8:15 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	11h 45m	11:00 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	11:45 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/28/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/29/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 50m	4:20 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	3:10 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 3/29/2026 4:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/29/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	10h 0m	3:25 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/29/2026 3:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/29/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	12h 45m	7:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	8:15 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/29/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/29/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	13h 45m	6:15 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/29/2026 6:15:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	14h 25m	9:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	11:55 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 3/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/29/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 55m	6:05 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/30/2026 6:05:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/31/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
FlixBus	12h 45m	5:05 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	5:50 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/30/2026 5:05:00 PM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/31/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	10h 0m	2:25 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	12:25 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 3/30/2026 2:25:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/30/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 15m	2:05 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	1:20 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 3/30/2026 2:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 3/30/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main is $36 on 4/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main

See here how frequent the connections between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main are, during different times and days of the week.

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

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus	$36
Fastest Bus	10h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:25 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	349.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Lyon for Frankfurt am Main: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$47

Wednesday 03/25

Thursday 03/26

$45

Friday 03/27

$51

Saturday 03/28

$41

Sunday 03/29

$44

Monday 03/30

$43

Tuesday 03/31

$43

Wednesday 04/01

$46

Thursday 04/02

$48

Friday 04/03

$66

Saturday 04/04

$37

Sunday 04/05

$37

Monday 04/06

$75

Tuesday 04/07

$65

Wednesday 04/08

$49

Thursday 04/09

$44

Friday 04/10

$58

Saturday 04/11

$37

Sunday 04/12

$41

Monday 04/13

$37

Tuesday 04/14

$36

Wednesday 04/15

$37

Thursday 04/16

$37

Friday 04/17

$42

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

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

With a price starting from $36, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main, with $36. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main, 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 buses from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Frankfurt am Main

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Lyon and Frankfurt am Main.

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop

Avenue Tony Garnier 52

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Central Bus Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop

Stuttgarter Str.

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

Baseler Platz Bus Stop

Stresemannallee/Mörfelder Landstr. 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 Lyon to Frankfurt am Main? Compare all modes of transports from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main? Or which bus companies serve the route Lyon to Frankfurt am Main? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lyon to Frankfurt am Main bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 10h 50m to reach Frankfurt am Main. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Frankfurt am Main.

On average, how many connections are available from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main each day?

Every day, the Lyon to Frankfurt am Main bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main is offered by FlixBus and takes 10h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Frankfurt am Main from Lyon starts at 2:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from Lyon for Frankfurt am Main starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Lyon Frankfurt am Main route?

When traveling by bus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

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

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main 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 Lyon to Frankfurt am Main bus route?

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 Lyon Frankfurt am Main bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lyon Frankfurt am Main 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 traveling 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 Lyon to Frankfurt am Main on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Lyon and to Frankfurt am Main

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