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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lyon takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 21m
Duration
959 km
Distance
€299
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Tha
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
6h 3m
€228–452

Cologne to Lyon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 959.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 3m.

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