The distance between Lyon and Copenhagen is around 1,255km (780 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon to Copenhagen 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 from Lyon (LYS) to Copenhagen (CPH).
Take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H.
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Take the bus to Würzburg Busbahnhof and then to Copenhagen central train station.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Copenhagen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 670 ($90) and will take around 24h 20m. 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 DKK 1,585 ($215).
The distance between Lyon and Copenhagen 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 Lyon and Copenhagen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Copenhagen is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx DKK 1,585 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 670 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Karlsruhe Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.
TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Copenhagen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Copenhagen. 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 24h 20m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Copenhagen. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Copenhagen. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Copenhagen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.
easyJet, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, KLM, British Airways, Volotea and Air France fly between Lyon and Copenhagen. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.
The flight from Lyon to Copenhagen typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH).
The closest major airport to Copenhagen is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Copenhagen. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Bornholm Airport (RNN) (RNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Copenhagen. The distance is around 1,601km (995 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 Lyon to Copenhagen is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around DKK 1,585 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 55m | DKK 1,585($215) | every 20 mins | 1,255km (780 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 14h 5m | DKK 2,120($285) | once daily | 1,716km (1,066 miles) |
Train via Geneve | 19h 10m | DKK 2,765($370) | once daily | 1,760km (1,093 miles) |
Bus | 24h 20m | DKK 670($90) | once daily | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
Drive | 14h 30m | DKK 2,465($330) | on demand | 1,601km (995 miles) |
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The following major airports near Copenhagen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.