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Trip Overview

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.

17h 3m
Duration
789 km
Distance
€171
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Gießen to Lyon train times

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.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui23h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui11h 2m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 789.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 3m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 13m.

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