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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €140 - €340.

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 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 €80 - €300.

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, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Lyon train from?

Aachen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Aachen to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aachen to Lyon train arrive?

Aachen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 7m to drive from Aachen to Lyon.

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

Book your Aachen to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Aachen to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Aachen to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Aachen to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 10m
€84–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LyonFlixBus N710
11h 45m
€58–88
Drive 662 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Lyon662 km
7h 7m
€102–148
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DUS - LYS
5h 52m
€120–277
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to AngleurS41
2. Take the train from Angleur to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
10h 47m
€191–297
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to AngleurS41
2. Take the train from Angleur to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
4. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
15h 36m
€86–125
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
5h 41m
€116–301
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
5h 41m
€148–333
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 3m
€104–285

Aachen to Lyon by train

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 900.4 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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