The average train between Germany and Lyon takes 14h 32m and the fastest train takes 10h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany 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 4 times a day between Germany and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 14h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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22h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Germany 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 Germany to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Lyon station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
Germany to Lyon train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Lyon train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Germany to Lyon train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Germany and Lyon is 729.7 km. The road distance is 1,232 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Lyon Part Dieu via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 17m.