The average train between Cologne and Lyon takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. 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.
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 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Lyon station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Cologne to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Cologne and Lyon is 597.1 km. The road distance is 970 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 47m.
