The average train between Kolding and Lyon takes 20h 18m and the fastest train takes 14h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Kolding 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 twice daily between Kolding and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kolding is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Lyon at 6:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 20h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Kolding to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Kolding station and arriving at Lyon station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.
Kolding to Lyon train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Kolding St. station.
Kolding to Lyon train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Kolding to Lyon train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Kolding and Lyon is 1,130.7 km. The road distance is 1,659 km.
You can take a train from Kolding St. to Lyon Part Dieu via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 14h 22m.