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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Lyon

Average priceUS$36 - US$181Average duration15h 35m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Average priceUS$55 - US$55Average duration21h 10m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$73 - US$125Average duration7h 50m
25kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Lyon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
7h 50mAverage duration
US$73Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Lyon: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$55
Average train trip duration21h 10m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure15:00
Distance371 miles

Cologne to Lyon Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Lyon

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Lyon cost?

    The average train ticket price from Cologne to Lyon is US$55. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Cologne to Lyon is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Cologne to Lyon?

    A train trip between Cologne and Lyon is around 21h 10m, although the fastest train will take about 21h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 371 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Cologne and Lyon?

    The number of trains from Cologne to Lyon can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Cologne to Lyon by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Cologne to Lyon?

    Trains travelling between Cologne and Lyon leave from Hbf or Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Lyon Airport, Lyon Part-Dieu, Perrache.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lyon you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cologne and Lyon, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cologne to Lyon and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Lyon?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Cologne and Lyon is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$55 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$55. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Lyon, choose the train, as it will take you from Cologne to Lyon in about 7h 50m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Lyon to Cologne

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