Cologne to Lyon Trains

Cologne to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lyon takes 7h 41m 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 41m

Duration

970 km

Distance

€240

Average price

5 times a day

Frequency

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 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:43 PM → 10:29 AM
Arrives next day
14h 46m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:43 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 16m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 9:59 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:43 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 9:59 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:43 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
9:42 PM → 10:29 AM
Arrives next day
12h 47m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:43 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 9:59 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:43 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 9:59 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:43 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 16m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 9:59 PM
6h 18m • 1 change

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