The average train between Darmstadt and Lyon takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Darmstadt 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 3 times a day between Darmstadt and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt station and arriving at Lyon station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Darmstadt to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
Darmstadt to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Darmstadt to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Darmstadt and Lyon is 539.2 km. The road distance is 691 km.
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 47m.