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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €281.
Distance: 370 miles (597 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€172 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest | €579 Average price |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lyon to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Cologne
Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Cologne.
There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Cologne: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Cologne is a bus with an average price of $39 (€35).
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Cologne:
A bus is $258 (€233) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $297 (€268) from Lyon to Cologne.
Taking a bus costs $42 (€38) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $81 (€73).
The fastest way to get to Cologne from Lyon is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes 9 h 55 min on average.
Train takes 6 h 7 min on average.
The distance from Lyon to Cologne is approximately 370 miles (597 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Cologne is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- 6 flights a day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Cologne from Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Cologne:
The following travel companies offer services from Lyon to Cologne:
- FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Cologne by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Lyon to Cologne for $39 (€35) on Omio.
- Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti or Austrian Airlines can get you to Cologne by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air Dolomiti from Lyon to Cologne for $297 (€268) on Omio.
- Travel with Eurostar or TGV INOUI for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurostar Lyon to Cologne tickets on Omio for $168 (€152).
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Lyon to Cologne.
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