The average train between Bielefeld and Lyon takes 11h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Bielefeld and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Lyon at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 11h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bielefeld to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Köln Hbf station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
Bielefeld to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Bielefeld and Lyon is 747.2 km. The road distance is 878 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 34m.