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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 53m.

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 €130 - €330.

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lyon?

The distance between Cologne and Lyon is 970 km. The road distance is 694.2 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 via Brussels which takes 6h 49m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Cologne to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lyon train from?

Cologne to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 via Brussels which takes 6h 49m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Lyon train arrive?

Cologne to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lyon is 694 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Cologne to Lyon.

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

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Cologne to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 49m
€102–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LyonFlixBus N710
10h 53m
€59–96
Drive 694.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lyon694.2 km
6h 57m
€107–154
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DUS - LYS
5h 2m
€109–304
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to LuxembourgRe
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
10h 55m
€221–356
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt79 / ...
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A
12h 19m
€89–159
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CGN - LYS
6h 13m
€109–255
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
4h 54m
€137–322
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
6h 18m
€118–321
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)DUS - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 29m
€122–368

Cologne to Lyon by train

42Weekly Trains

6h 49mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 969.8 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €55–75 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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