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

The cheapest way to get from Leverkusen to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leverkusen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Leverkusen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leverkusen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Lyon via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leverkusen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Leverkusen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen Mitte and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Leverkusen to Lyon?

The distance between Leverkusen and Lyon is 973 km. The road distance is 709.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 15m and costs €70 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Leverkusen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Lyon bus from?

Leverkusen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Lyon train from?

Leverkusen to Lyon train services, operated by National Express, depart from Leverkusen Mitte station.

Train, bus or fly from Leverkusen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 7h 15m and costs €70 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €310 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Leverkusen to Lyon bus arrive?

Leverkusen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Leverkusen to Lyon train arrive?

Leverkusen to Lyon train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koblenz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leverkusen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leverkusen to Lyon is 710 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Leverkusen to Lyon.

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

Book your Leverkusen to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Leverkusen to Lyon bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Leverkusen to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 15m
€74–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
11h 15m
€60–86
Drive 709.7 km
1. Drive from Leverkusen to Lyoncar 709.7 km
7h 5m
€108–156
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
4h 47m
€95–240
Train
1. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
12h 59m
€132–307
Bus via Luxembourg
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus FlixBus N1327
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 25m
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CGN - LYS
6h 22m
€99–304
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 34m
€141–364

Leverkusen to Lyon by train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 972.6 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Leverkusen Mitte to Lyon Part Dieu via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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