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 €55 - €90 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 24m and costs €110 - €300.

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 Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Bonn to Lyon?

The distance between Bonn and Lyon is 1001 km. The road distance is 690.1 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 which takes 8h 8m and costs €230 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m 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 Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Bonn to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bonn to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €230 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €290 and takes 6h 38m.

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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?

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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 3919+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 8m
€235–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
9h 15m
€55–90
Drive 690.1 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Lyoncar 690.1 km
6h 58m
€110–159
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CGN - LYS
6h 38m
€93–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Frankfurttrain 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
13h 8m
€128–208
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
5h 24m
€115–298
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 40m
€142–348
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
7h 25m
€133–380

Bonn to Lyon by train

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8h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,000.9 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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