The average train between Gießen and Lyon takes 17h 3m and the fastest train takes 11h 2m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Gießen 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 twice a week between Gießen and Lyon. The service departs Gießen at 11:54 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lyon at 10:59:00. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 17h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Frankfurt station and Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
Gießen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Gießen and Lyon is 608.2 km. The road distance is 727 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 13m.