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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Lyon is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 19h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 7h 51m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Lyon via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Kiel to Lyon?

The distance between Kiel and Lyon is 1503 km. The road distance is 1201.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 12h 50m and costs €100 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Kiel to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Lyon bus from?

Kiel to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Lyon?

The best way to get from Kiel to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 12h 50m and costs €100 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 19h 50m.

Where does the Kiel to Lyon bus arrive?

Kiel to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Kiel to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Lyon is 1202 km. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Kiel to Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kiel to Lyon?

Book your Kiel to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 2975+ hotels available in Lyon.

Kiel to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, car train, or night 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
12h 50m
€105–406
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
19h 50m
€63–117
Drive 1,201.6 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Lyoncar 1,201.6 km
11h 2m
€182–263
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane HAM - LYS
7h 51m
€106–273
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Altonacar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lyoncar
16h 38m
€163–899
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
4. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
5. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
6. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
17h 4m
€177–424
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re7
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Darmstadt Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Darmstadt to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
20h 52m
€119–373
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRE - LYS
9h 11m
€135–434
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane HAM - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 31m
€150–312

Kiel to Lyon by train

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12h 50mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,503.3 km
Duration: 12h 50m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Lyon via Essen central train station in around 19h 50m.

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