The average train between Kassel and Lyon takes 12h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel 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 Kassel and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 12h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kassel 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 Kassel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Lyon station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
Kassel to Lyon train services, operated by Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Lyon train services, operated by Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Kassel to Lyon train tickets online with Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Kassel and Lyon is 707.3 km. The road distance is 914 km.
You can take a vehicle from Kassel Am Stern to Lyon Part Dieu via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 45m.