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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lyss is to drive which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lyss is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lyss?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lyss. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lyss via Basel SBB and Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lyss?

The distance between Cologne and Lyss is 577 km. The road distance is 580.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lyss without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Cologne to Lyss, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lyss train from?

Cologne to Lyss train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Lyss train arrive?

Cologne to Lyss train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lyss?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lyss is 580 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Cologne to Lyss.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyss?

There are 496+ hotels available in Lyss.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Lyss by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/BienneIc51
5h 53m
CHF 57–276
Drive 580.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lyss580.5 km
5h 7m
CHF 93–134
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
5h 17m
CHF 158–374
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
7h
CHF 84–195
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/BienneIc51
8h 38m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Bienne
5h 11m
CHF 132–304
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Bienne
5h 36m
CHF 101–253
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Bienne
6h 13m
CHF 100–298
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 Genève-Aéroport to Renens VD
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/Bienne
7h
CHF 126–347
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VD
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/Bienne
6h 58m
CHF 153–363

Cologne to Lyss by train

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5h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 576.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lyss, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lyss via Basel SBB and Biel/Bienne in around 5h 53m.

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