The average train between Heilbronn and Lyon takes 10h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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17h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Lyon station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
Heilbronn to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Heilbronn to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Heilbronn and Lyon is 500.2 km. The road distance is 652 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 43m.