The average train between Erfurt and Lyon takes 11h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt 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 Erfurt and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg Bahnhof and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Lyon station via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Erfurt to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Erfurt to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Erfurt and Lyon is 739.1 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 48m.