The average train between Copenhagen and Lyon takes 22h 15m and the fastest train takes 16h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen 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 twice daily between Copenhagen and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Lyon at 6:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 22h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 44m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Copenhagen to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen station and arriving at Lyon station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
Copenhagen to Lyon train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Koebenhavn H station.
Copenhagen to Lyon train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Copenhagen to Lyon train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Copenhagen and Lyon is 1,228.7 km. The road distance is 1,890 km.
You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Lyon Part Dieu via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 16h 22m.