The average train between Leipzig and Lyon takes 16h 57m and the fastest train takes 10h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 twice daily between Leipzig and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 16h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Lyon station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.
Leipzig to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Leipzig to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Leipzig and Lyon is 831.8 km. The road distance is 1,090 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 10h 36m.