The average train between Göttingen and Lyon takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Göttingen 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 Göttingen and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Göttingen is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg Bahnhof and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


10h 27m • 2 changes

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9h 7m • 2 changes

9h 6m • 2 changes

8h 35m • 2 changes

9h 31m • 2 changes

8h 31m • 2 changesArrives next day


16h 32m • 2 changes

8h 35m • 2 changes

8h 31m • 2 changesArrives next day


18h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Göttingen 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 Göttingen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Göttingen station and arriving at Lyon station via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
Göttingen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Göttingen station.
Göttingen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Göttingen to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Göttingen and Lyon is 743.6 km. The road distance is 970 km.
You can take a train from Göttingen to Lyon Part Dieu via Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 8m.