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Cologne to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lyon takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. 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 37m
Duration
970 km
Distance
€245
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
6h 43m
€180–395

Cologne to Lyon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 969.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 43m.

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