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Essen Hbf to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Lyon takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf 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.

9h 4m
Duration
1,042 km
Distance
€302
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
7h 34m
€225–495

Essen Hbf to Lyon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essen Hbf and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,041.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 34m.

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