Lyon to Bonn by train

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Overview: trains from Lyon to Bonn

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lyon to Bonn, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:48 View journey
Last train 22:04 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 584
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey €119.90 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 30m
Train operators 26

Taking the train from Lyon to Bonn

So you’re considering going from Lyon to Bonn by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train travel from Lyon to Bonn

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Lyon to Bonn:

  • Cheapest ticket: €119.90

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Departure frequency and timetable from Lyon to Bonn

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Lyon to Bonn:

  • 05:48 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:04 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:49 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 21:04 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 37 minutes from Lyon toward Bonn.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 21 trains serving this route each day.

Train duration for trips from Lyon to Bonn

The swiftest journey time on this route is 6 hours and 40 minutes, crossing a total distance of 584 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Lyon and Bonn?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making your Lyon to Bonn travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Bonn.

FAQs about the train journey from Lyon to Bonn

Want to know more about your journey from Lyon to Bonn? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Lyon and Bonn by train is 584 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.