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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Köln Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Bonn to Lyon?

The distance between Bonn and Lyon is 996 km. The road distance is 689.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 22m and costs €210 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Bonn to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Lyon bus from?

Bonn to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Lyon train from?

Bonn to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Bonn to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bonn to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 7h 22m and costs €210 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Bonn to Lyon bus arrive?

Bonn to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Bonn to Lyon train arrive?

Bonn to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Lyon is 690 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Bonn to Lyon.

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

Book your Bonn to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3821+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bonn to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bonn to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 22m
€219–458
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
9h 15m
€45–85
Drive 689.6 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Lyoncar 689.6 km
6h 58m
€107–154
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
5h 23m
€102–261
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Offenburgtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 34m
€143–391
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CGN - LYS
6h 33m
€87–277
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 33m
€140–365

Bonn to Lyon by train

38Weekly Trains

7h 22mAverage Duration

€219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 996 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Köln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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