How far is Frankfurt am Main from Lyon by coach?

The distance between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main by coach is approximately 350 miles (564 km).

Is there a way to reach Frankfurt am Main from Lyon without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Lyon to Frankfurt am Main from £27 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		02:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	13:20	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
		02:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 45m	12:55	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	Fastest

Next departures from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:25	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 45m	14:10	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
	02:25	Perrache	10h	12:25	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
	09:50	de Perrache - Galerie A	10h 10m	20:00	Hbf	No tags
	02:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	13:20	Frankfurt - Main bus station	No tags
	17:05	Aéroport LYS	12h 25m	05:30	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:05	Aéroport LYS	18h 2m	11:07	Südbahnhof	No tags
	09:50	Perrache	10h 10m	20:00	Hbf	No tags
	19:30	Aéroport LYS	14h 50m	10:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		03:25	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 45m	14:10	Frankfurt - Main bus station	Cheapest
		03:25	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 20m	13:45	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	Fastest

Next departures from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:25	Perrache	10h	12:25	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	09:50	de Perrache - Galerie A	10h 10m	20:00	Hbf	No tags
	02:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	13:20	Frankfurt - Main bus station	No tags
	17:05	Aéroport LYS	16h 5m	09:10	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:05	Aéroport LYS	19h 30m	12:35	Südbahnhof	No tags
	09:50	Perrache	10h 10m	20:00	Hbf	No tags
	19:30	Aéroport LYS	14h 50m	10:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:00	Perrache	13h 35m	12:35	Südbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:07 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 20mAverage duration

350 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£30 - £132	Average duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£66 - £275	Average duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£39 - £49	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,112 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Sindbad

3.5/51,199 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.5

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Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Frankfurt am Main?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Hbf

B - Frankfurt Airport

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

How far is Frankfurt am Main from Lyon by coach?
The distance between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main by coach is approximately 350 miles (564 km).
Is there a way to reach Frankfurt am Main from Lyon without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

£42

12/11

£32

Today

£51

14/11

£32

15/11

£28

16/11

£28

17/11

£30

18/11

£28

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £28 to £67 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £28, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Sindbad will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.