How to travel from Lyon to Copenhagen, Denmark

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.

5 routes found

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

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,585($215)
Operated byeasyJet+ 7 others
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Train

Take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 2,120($285)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Würzburg Busbahnhof and then to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 670($90)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance1,601km (995 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Copenhagen

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Copenhagen

Transport options from Lyon to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
DKK 1,585($215)
every 20 mins1,255km (780 miles)
Train + 1 similar
14h 5m
DKK 2,120($285)
once daily1,716km (1,066 miles)
Train via Geneve19h 10m
DKK 2,765($370)
once daily1,760km (1,093 miles)
Bus
24h 20m
DKK 670($90)
once daily1,659km (1,031 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
DKK 2,465($330)
on demand1,601km (995 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Copenhagen

Airports near Copenhagen

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Copenhagen
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Copenhagen
RNN
Bornholm Airport (RNN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Copenhagen