Köln Hbf to Lyon Trains

Köln Hbf to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Lyon takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf 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.

9h 13m
Duration: 970 km
Distance: €277
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

6h 47m

€232–352

Köln Hbf to Lyon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Köln Hbf and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:37 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 22m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
6:44 PM → 10:29 AM
Arrives next day
15h 45m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:39 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 22m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
6:44 PM → 10:29 AM
Arrives next day
15h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:39 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
6:44 PM → 10:28 AM
Arrives next day
15h 44m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 10:28 AM
Arrives next day
18h 45m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:39 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
2:43 PM → 9:59 PM
7h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:39 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 23m • 1 change
6:44 PM → 10:29 AM
Arrives next day
15h 45m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 21m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 22m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 23m • 1 change

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