How to travel from Copenhagen to Lyon, France

The distance between Copenhagen and Lyon is around 1,255km (780 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated byeasyJet+ 6 others
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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Baden-Baden and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Würzburg Busbahnhof and then to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance1,643km (1,021 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 23h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Copenhagen and Lyon is around 1,255km (780 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,229km (764 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Copenhagen and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Lyon. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Baden-Baden. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Copenhagen and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Lyon. It typically takes around 23h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Würzburg Busbahnhof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Lyon. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Copenhagen and Lyon. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Copenhagen and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

easyJet, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines and British Airways fly between Copenhagen and Lyon. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Copenhagen to Lyon typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Lyon. The distance is around 1,643km (1,021 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Lyon

Transport options from Copenhagen to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
€195($195)
every 20 mins1,255km (780 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13h 60m
€315($315)
once daily1,701km (1,057 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf14h 50m
€340($340)
every 20 mins1,743km (1,083 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 40m
€90($90)
once daily1,658km (1,030 miles)
Bus via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint1 day 4h
€90($90)
6 times a week1,726km (1,072 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
€340($340)
on demand1,643km (1,021 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon