The average train between Hamburg and Lyon takes 13h 30m and the fastest train takes 10h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Köln Hbf station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Hamburg to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Lyon is 942.8 km. The road distance is 1111 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 59m.