The average train between Leipzig and Lyon takes 16h and the fastest train takes 11h 10m. 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. 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 Hbf station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
Leipzig to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Leipzig and Lyon is 831.8 km. The road distance is 1019 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 11h 8m.