How to get from Cologne to Lyon
- 596 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 9h 45m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 596 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
596 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €107Older observation | 4h 59m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 9h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€107Older observation4h 59m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€36Omio catalogue, Oct 39h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Lyonbus
FlixBus·9h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Cologne to Lyon
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 00:00 | 23:00 |
All departures
- 00:00
- 22:00
- 23:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne to Lyon, about 9h 45m. In total it's roughly €39 over 9h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 9h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Lyon?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:00.
How far is Lyon from Cologne?
About 596 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €39. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026