How to travel from Lyon to Cologne
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4.6Travel Information between Lyon and Cologne
 Distance | 370 miles (597 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $39 - $297 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $39 (€35) • 9 h 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $297 (€268) • 3 h 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Eurostar |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 370 miles (597 km) between Lyon and Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Lyon to Cologne.
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How to get from Lyon to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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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TGV, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus will get you between Lyon and Cologne at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
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FAQs: Travel 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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