The average train between Geilenkirchen and Lyon takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Geilenkirchen 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 Geilenkirchen and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geilenkirchen is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Geilenkirchen 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 Geilenkirchen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Geilenkirchen station and arriving at Lyon station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Geilenkirchen to Lyon train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
Geilenkirchen to Lyon train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Geilenkirchen to Lyon train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Geilenkirchen and Lyon is 587.8 km. The road distance is 926 km.
You can take a train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Lyon Part Dieu via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 19m.