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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Kiel is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 19h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 8h 5m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Kiel?

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

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

How far is it from Lyon to Kiel?

The distance between Lyon and Kiel is 1331 km. The road distance is 1202.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Kiel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 53m and costs €250 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 11h 53m to get from Lyon to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Kiel train from?

Lyon to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Kiel?

The best way to get from Lyon to Kiel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 53m and costs €250 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 19h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Kiel train arrive?

Lyon to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Kiel is 1202 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Lyon to Kiel.

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

Book your Lyon to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 781+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Kiel by train (TGV), bus, night train, train, car, car train, or plane

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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22
11h 53m
€254–497
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
19h 50m
€87–157
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bordesholmtrain Re7
20h 11m
€106–223
Drive 1,202.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Kielcar 1,202.3 km
11h 7m
€183–264
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22
13h 40m
€273–635
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
10h 47m
€217–298
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LYS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 5m
€113–289
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane GVA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 12m
€129–320
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane LYS - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 52m
€137–435

Lyon to Kiel by train

7Weekly Trains

11h 53mAverage Duration

€254Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,331.4 km
Duration: 11h 53m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Kiel Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Kiel central bus station via Essen central train station in around 19h 50m.

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