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 31m and costs €120 - €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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

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 11m and costs €85 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 Eurostar, 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 11m and costs €85 - €340. 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 Eurostar, 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 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

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), train, bus, car, 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 Tha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 11m
€89–337
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys / ...
2. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Lyonbus N760
11h 22m
€47–200
Drive 662.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Lyoncar 662.1 km
7h 11m
€102–148
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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 54m
€115–287
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
€58–88
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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 31m
€121–317
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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
€140–374
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
8h
€144–364
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 12m
€109–241

Aachen to Lyon by train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 900.4 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

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