The average train between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Cologne takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Cologne. 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 3 times a day between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon Airport (LYS) is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Cologne? 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 Lyon Airport (LYS) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lyon Airport (LYS) station and arriving at Cologne station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Lyon Airport (LYS) to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Cologne is 595.9 km. The road distance is 971 km.
You can take a train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 6h 31m.