How to travel from Cologne to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $79 (€66).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Lyon:

A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Lyon costing on average $89 (€75).

A bus is $415 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Lyon costing on average $494 (€415).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 18m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 35m.

Bus takes on average 13h 37m.

The distance from Cologne to Lyon is approximately 370 miles (597 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Lyon is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 7 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, TGV, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.