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

The cheapest way to get from Cottbus to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 21h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cottbus to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cottbus and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cottbus to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cottbus and arriving at Lyon via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cottbus and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Berlin Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Cottbus to Lyon?

The distance between Cottbus and Lyon is 1087 km. The road distance is 1175.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cottbus to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 13h and costs €230 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cottbus to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Lyon bus from?

Cottbus to Lyon bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Cottbus station.

Where do I catch the Cottbus to Lyon train from?

Cottbus to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Cottbus to Lyon?

The best way to get from Cottbus to Lyon is to train which takes 13h and costs €230 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 59m.

Where does the Cottbus to Lyon bus arrive?

Cottbus to Lyon bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where does the Cottbus to Lyon train arrive?

Cottbus to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cottbus to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cottbus to Lyon is 1176 km. It takes approximately 10h 58m to drive from Cottbus to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cottbus to Lyon by train, plane, bus, car, train (TGV), or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BER - LYS
6h 9m
€107–251
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BER - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 10m
€93–297
Train
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
13h
€239–563
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cottbus to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Lyonbus N1326 / ...
19h 59m
Drive 1,175.8 km
1. Drive from Cottbus to Lyoncar 1,175.8 km
10h 58m
€179–258
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DRS - LYS
8h 38m
€170–486
Train, train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PRG - LYS
10h 10m
€143–336
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
13h 4m
€254–484
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cottbus to Hamburg Altonacar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lyoncar
19h 39m
€208–963
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
21h 7m
€113–177

Cottbus to Lyon by train

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Distance: 1,086.5 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Berlin Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cottbus to Lyon via Masurenallee - Berlin and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 19h 59m.

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