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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lyon is to bus via Saarbrücken which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lyon?

The distance between Cologne and Lyon is 959 km. The road distance is 694.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €140 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cologne to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lyon bus from?

Cologne to Lyon bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Lyon?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Saarbrücken, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 49m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Cologne to Lyon bus arrive?

Cologne to Lyon bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lyon is 694 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Cologne to Lyon.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 1m
€140–384
Bus via Saarbrücken
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Lyonbus N235
12h 49m
€47–88
Drive 694.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lyoncar 694.3 km
7h
€107–154
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
4h 54m
€106–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
13h 13m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Kall Bftrain
2. Take the train from Kall Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Thionvillebus
4. Take the train from Thionville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
13h 16m
€135–232
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CGN - LYS
6h 8m
€89–277
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h
€163–337
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
6h 12m
€133–284

Cologne to Lyon by train

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 959.1 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Köln Poststr. to Lyon via Bonn Gronau Heussallee/Museumsmeile, Bonn UN Campus, and Saarbrücken bus station in around 12h 49m.

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