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 - €100 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 33m and costs €110 - €320.

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 Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Aachen to Lyon?

The distance between Aachen and Lyon is 901 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 5h 57m and costs €160 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 5h 57m and costs €160 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 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 11m 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?

There are 4110+ 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, plane, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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 Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Trn
5h 57m
€168–352
Bus
cheapest
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
€56–97
Drive 662.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Lyoncar 662.1 km
7h 11m
€102–148
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 via Lyon Part Dieu
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 7m
€178–332
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 33m
€115–315
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 41m
€180–409
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
€143–338

Aachen to Lyon by train

5Weekly Trains

5h 57mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 901.4 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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 Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Lyon via Cologne Airport CGN in around 11h 45m.

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