The average train between Cologne and Lyon takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Lyon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Cologne to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Cologne to Lyon train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Lyon is 597.1 km. The road distance is 959 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 59m.