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Train timetable info Cologne-Lyon

Travel by train from Cologne to Lyon. 11 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Cologne at 3h 32m and the last at 15h 34m, allowing you to cover the 689.05 km distance in as little as 7h 04m.

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How much does a train ticket from Cologne to Lyon cost?

Book your train tickets several months in advance to take advantage of the best fares. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Cologne to Lyon take?

The journey on a train from Cologne to Lyon takes approximately 7h 51m, depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Cologne to Lyon?

The fastest train between Cologne and Lyon completes the journey in 7h 04m.

How many trains run from Cologne to Lyon each day?

11 trains complete the Cologne to Lyon journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Cologne and Lyon?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Cologne and Lyon.

What is the distance between Cologne and Lyon by train?

The rail connection between Cologne and Lyon is approximately 689.05 km.

What time is the first train from Cologne to Lyon?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the first Cologne to Lyon train at 3h 32m.

What time is the last train from Cologne to Lyon?

The last train leaves Cologne at 15h 34m.

To leave Cologne, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: KOLN/BONN FLUGHAFEN, KOLN HBF.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: LYON PART DIEU.

Which train companies operate trains from Cologne to Lyon?

For your journey from Cologne to Lyon, you can travel with Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, Eurostar.

What services are offered on board?

With TGV INOUI, travel worry-free with your luggage. Storage space is provided to make settling on board easier. Oversized luggage? Don’t worry, take advantage of the home delivery option to have your luggage delivered directly to your home without any hassle.

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Take a train to Lyon from Cologne

The Cologne - Lyon train journey is with Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, Eurostar. Trains generally leave from KOLN/BONN FLUGHAFEN, KOLN HBF and arrive at LYON PART DIEU.

Journey times may vary depending on a number of factors, including the time you travel, the type of train, and whether you have to change trains. Some journeys take 7h 04m, but the average journey time is 7h 51m.

11 trains serve the Cologne - Lyon line every day. The first train leaves at 3h 32m and the last at 15h 34m. These times may vary depending on the day of the week.

The cost of a Cologne - Lyon train fare will depend on when you book, the timeslot, the type of ticket...

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Lyon?

The price of a Cologne – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Cologne to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Lyon.

Price of a Cologne – Lyon Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Cologne to Lyon, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Cologne to Lyon, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Cologne – Lyon

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Last-minute Cologne – Lyon Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Cologne to Lyon. For last-minute train tickets from Cologne to Lyon, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Cologne to Lyon and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Cologne - Lyon. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Cologne - Lyon

If you're travelling from Cologne to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Cologne to Lyon on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Cologne - Lyon

To travel from Cologne to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Cologne to Lyon by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Cologne - Lyon guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Cologne - Lyon

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Cologne to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Train timetables Cologne-Lyon Friday 10 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
3h 32m 12h 56m 9h 24m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln/Bonn Flughafen
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 827
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Montabaur
  • Limburg Sud
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • 1h06
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9558
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Forbach
  • Paris Est
  • 1h10
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6611
  • Lyon Part Dieu
5h 48m 12h 59m 7h 11m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 511
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 14 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9568
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • 17 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 9877 - TGV INOUI 12179
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 35m 14h 00m 7h 25m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 18
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • 42 min
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9826
  • Lille Europe
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
7h 09m 15h 56m 8h 47m Eurostar, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Eurostar 9426
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Paris Nord
  • 1h44
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6617
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
7h 54m 15h 56m 8h 02m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 513
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 15 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9556
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Paris Est
  • 58 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6617
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 34m 16h 56m 7h 22m Eurostar, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Eurostar 9438
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Paris Nord
  • 55 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6619
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 54m 17h 59m 8h 05m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 515
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 15 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9590
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • 46 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 12177 - TGV INOUI 5537
  • Colmar
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Beaune
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 54m 19h 54m 8h 00m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 517
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 17 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9552
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Paris Est
  • 1h02
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6627
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 54m 19h 58m 7h 04m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 107
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 16 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9580
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Strasbourg
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 35m 21h 59m 7h 24m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 14
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • 25 min
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9844
  • Lille Europe
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 34m 23h 10m 7h 36m Eurostar, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Eurostar 9474
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Paris Nord
  • 55 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6633
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Macon Loche Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu