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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lyon to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.91–$70.65

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$1,032.61
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$652.17
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$369.57

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$50.00–$326.09
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$347.83–$706.52
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$119.57–$206.52
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$195.65
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$70.65

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$51.09

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$130.43
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$53.26
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.30–$46.74

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Luxembourg to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.18

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cologne is to bus which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Lyon to Cologne?

The distance between Lyon and Cologne is 970 km. The road distance is 724.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 17m and costs $173.91 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Lyon to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 17m and costs $173.91 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 10h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $65.22 - $250 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Cologne?

It is currently 05:15 at both, Lyon and Cologne.

Where does the Lyon to Cologne train arrive?

Lyon to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Cologne is 724 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Lyon to Cologne.

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

Book your Lyon to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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