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 - €170 and takes 21h.

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 €95 - €270.

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 Göttingen central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

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 Baden-Baden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Lyon to Kiel?

The distance between Lyon and Kiel is 1320 km. The road distance is 1202.2 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 which takes 11h 40m and costs €190 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 11h 40m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 which takes 11h 40m and costs €190 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 21h.

Where does the Lyon to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Kiel train arrive?

Lyon to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Baden-Baden station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Kiel is 1202 km. It takes approximately 11h 2m 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 1522+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Kiel by train, bus, night train, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Baden-Baden84
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Kiel Hbf20
11h 40m
€196–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Göttingen central bus stationN235
2. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Kiel central bus stationN73
21h
€86–165
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Darmstadt
2. Take the night train from Darmstadt Hbf to Hamburg DammtorNj
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to BordesholmRe7
19h 6m
€122–371
Drive 1,202.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Kiel1,202.2 km
11h 2m
€184–265
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)LYS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
8h 5m
€100–264
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kiel Hbf20
12h 30m
€113–445
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
10h 43m
€218–298
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)GVA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
8h 15m
€124–383
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)LYS - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
8h 51m
€134–435
Train to Basel, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BSL - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
9h 36m
€102–547

Lyon to Kiel by train

2Weekly Trains

11h 40mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,319.6 km
Duration: 11h 40m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Kiel Hbf via Baden-Baden in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Kiel central bus station via Göttingen central bus station in around 21h.

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