Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Perrache | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | Cologne/Bonn Airport | No tags | |||||
| Perrache | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Aéroport LYS | Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | Cologne/Bonn Airport | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Lyon to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Cologne?
Stops in Lyon
- BRue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
- C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France - D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France - E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France - FLes Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lyon to Cologne
What's the distance between Lyon and Cologne by coach?
The journey from Lyon to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 371 miles (598 km).
How can I travel from Lyon to Cologne avoiding air travel?
To travel from Lyon to Cologne without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Lyon to Cologne was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £32To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Cologne as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £32 to £88 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £35, which is on 2025-11-23.
What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Cologne?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
