What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Lyon is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Lyon is to drive which takes 7h 11m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Lyon via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Aachen to Lyon?

The distance between Aachen and Lyon is 900 km. The road distance is 662.1 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Aachen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Lyon bus from?

Aachen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Lyon train from?

Aachen to Lyon train services, operated by DB Fernverkehr AG, depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Aachen to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Aachen to Lyon bus arrive?

Aachen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Aachen to Lyon train arrive?

Aachen to Lyon train services, operated by DB Fernverkehr AG, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Lyon is 662 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Aachen to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3843+ hotels available in Lyon.

Aachen to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Aachen to Lyon by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 10m
Drive 662.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aachen to Lyoncar 662.1 km
7h 11m
€101–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
11h 45m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
5h 49m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels - North Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 1m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
5h 40m
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 41m
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
8h 4m

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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2h 54mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 900.5 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Lyon via Cologne Airport CGN in around 11h 45m.

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