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 €50 - €95 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 49m and costs €110 - €290.

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 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lyon?

The distance between Cologne and Lyon is 970 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 46m and costs €190 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 or bus from Cologne to Lyon?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €190 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 53m.

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 7h to drive from Cologne to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3994+ hotels available in Lyon.

Cologne to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 46m
€191–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
10h 53m
€53–91
Drive 694.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lyoncar 694.3 km
7h
€108–155
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 49m
€111–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
12h 19m
€80–208
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
€153–377
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
€127–344
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 26m
€144–360

Cologne to Lyon by train

44Weekly Trains

6h 46mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 969.8 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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