Bus Lyon to Gelsenkirchen: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$105

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

$78

Tuesday

Wednesday

$82

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	24h 45m	10:15 PM	Lyon		11:00 PM	Gelsenkirchen	Central bus station		Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 7/24/2026 10:15:00 PM to Central bus station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	19h 50m	3:10 AM	Lyon		11:00 PM	Gelsenkirchen	Central bus station		Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 7/27/2026 3:10:00 AM to Central bus station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
	FlixBus	24h 45m	10:15 PM	Lyon		11:00 PM	Gelsenkirchen	Central bus station		Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 PM to Central bus station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen via Brussels, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  21h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:30 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Train Station
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Brussels
  Midi Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 7/28/2026 1:30:00 AM to Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 20m
  
  0
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Brussels
  Heysel
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Gelsenkirchen
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $33
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Heysel, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/28/2026 3:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	20h 15m	2:45 AM	Lyon		11:00 PM	Gelsenkirchen	Central bus station		Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 7/29/2026 2:45:00 AM to Central bus station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
	FlixBus	24h 45m	10:15 PM	Lyon		11:00 PM	Gelsenkirchen	Central bus station		Economy	$117	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 PM to Central bus station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen via Brussels, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  18h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Train Station
  
  3:15 PM
  
  Brussels
  Midi Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 AM to Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 20m
  
  0
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Brussels
  Heysel
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Gelsenkirchen
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Heysel, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/30/2026 3:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save $18

Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and Gelsenkirchen

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Lyon and Gelsenkirchen.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3 buses from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen, while Night sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Gelsenkirchen, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $66, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen starting from $66!

Cheapest Bus	$66
Fastest Bus	19h 50m
Earliest Bus	10:15 PM
Latest Bus	10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	411.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Lyon for Gelsenkirchen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$75

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$79

Tuesday 07/28

$66

Wednesday 07/29

$76

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$89

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$88

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$85

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$84

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen

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

With a price starting from $75, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $78.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen, with $66. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $84.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen

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 Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen, 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 Gelsenkirchen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Gelsenkirchen

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

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

Central bus station

Bahnhofsvorplatz 6

ZOOM Erlebniswelt

Bleckstraße 64A

GE Buer Rathaus Bus Stop

Hassel Bus Stop

P6 VELTINS-Arena Parking

Kurt-Schumacher-Straße

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen

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

FAQs about the Lyon to Gelsenkirchen bus

How much does a Lyon Gelsenkirchen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $66 and takes 19h 50m to reach Gelsenkirchen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $66 and $117. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Gelsenkirchen.

On average, how many connections are available from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen each day?

Every day, the Lyon to Gelsenkirchen bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen take?

The fastest bus from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen is offered by FlixBus and takes 19h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $78. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen?

The earliest bus arriving in Gelsenkirchen from Lyon starts at 10:15 PM. 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 Gelsenkirchen?

The latest bus trip departing from Lyon for Gelsenkirchen starts at 10:15 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 Gelsenkirchen route?

When traveling by bus from Lyon to Gelsenkirchen, passengers can travel with FlixBus. 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 Gelsenkirchen?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and Gelsenkirchen 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.

What can I take with me on the Lyon to Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lyon to Gelsenkirchen

Economy

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

More bus routes to Lyon and to Gelsenkirchen

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