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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Cologne
Cheapest price
$232
Average price
$232
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 48 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
396 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Cologne will cost around $232 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $232.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Cologne without transferring at least once.
Live departures
Lyon to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Cologne trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM Lyon | 13h15 | 8:15 AM Köln Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
| 5:50 AM Lyon | 6h25 | 12:15 PM Köln Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 8:25 AM Lyon | 5h50 | 2:15 PM Köln Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 11:00 AM Lyon | 7h15 | 6:15 PM Köln Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 1:59 PM Lyon | 6h16 | 8:15 PM Köln Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Cologne
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Trains from Lyon to Cologne run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $235 (€187) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 13:40. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (396 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 246 miles (396 km) |
Average train duration 7h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $235 (€187) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 50m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 13:40 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Lyon to Cologne trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Lyon and Cologne from $235 (€187). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lyon to Cologne
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