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

The cheapest way to get from Geilenkirchen to Lyon is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geilenkirchen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €180 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Geilenkirchen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Geilenkirchen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Geilenkirchen, Bf and arriving at Lyon via Aachen station west and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Geilenkirchen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Geilenkirchen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Geilenkirchen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Aachen, Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Geilenkirchen to Lyon?

The distance between Geilenkirchen and Lyon is 927 km. The road distance is 697.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Geilenkirchen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €170 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Geilenkirchen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geilenkirchen to Lyon bus from?

Geilenkirchen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Geilenkirchen to Lyon train from?

Geilenkirchen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Geilenkirchen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Geilenkirchen to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 27m.

Where does the Geilenkirchen to Lyon bus arrive?

Geilenkirchen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Geilenkirchen to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geilenkirchen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Geilenkirchen to Lyon is 697 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Geilenkirchen to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3952+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Geilenkirchen to Lyon by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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 Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Trn
7h 8m
€173–366
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
13h 27m
€61–108
Drive 697.2 km
1. Drive from Geilenkirchen to Lyoncar 697.2 km
7h 14m
€108–155
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Geilenkirchen to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
5h 30m
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 18m
€183–346
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
6h 56m
€120–327
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Sittard to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 46m
€142–332
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 55m
€181–427

Geilenkirchen to Lyon by train

5Weekly Trains

7h 8mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 926.7 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Geilenkirchen to Lyon Part Dieu via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Lyon via Aachen, West Bf, Aachen station west, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 13h 27m.

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