What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gare de Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gare de Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Gare de Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gare de Lyon is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €160 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Gare de Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Gare de Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Gare de Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gare de Lyon. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Paris Gare de Lyon via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gare de Lyon?

The distance between Cologne and Gare de Lyon is 533 km. The road distance is 482.3 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Gare de Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gare de Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €160 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Gare de Lyon?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cologne to Gare de Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gare de Lyon bus from?

Cologne to Gare de Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gare de Lyon train from?

Cologne to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Gare de Lyon?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gare de Lyon is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Cologne to Gare de Lyon bus arrive?

Cologne to Gare de Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Cologne to Gare de Lyon train arrive?

Cologne to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Gare de Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Gare de Lyon is 482 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Cologne to Gare de Lyon.

Where can I stay near Gare de Lyon?

There are 23992+ hotels available in Gare de Lyon.

Cologne to Gare de Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Gare de Lyon by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 39m
€163–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
7h 51m
€43–81
Drive 482.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Gare de Lyoncar 482.3 km
4h 42m
€75–109
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
4h 51m
€142–342
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
4h 9m
€91–175
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
4h 57m
€109–356
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
6h 13m
€193–418
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
7h 3m
€172–475

Cologne to Gare de Lyon by train (Eurostar)

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 532.7 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Gare de Lyon, France?

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €160–280 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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