The average train between Kiel and Lyon takes 15h 5m and the fastest train takes 12h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 5 times a day between Kiel and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Lyon at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 15h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Hamburg Hbf station, Köln Hbf station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
Kiel to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Kiel and Lyon is 1024.6 km. The road distance is 1202 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 17m.