The average train between Lyon and Arad takes 35h 43m and the fastest train takes 28h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Arad. 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 Lyon and Arad. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Arad at 3:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 35h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




29h 50m • 4 changes
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41h 48m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




29h 50m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




41h 48m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




29h 50m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




41h 48m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Arad. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Arad station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 43m.
Lyon to Arad train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Arad train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arad station.
The distance between Lyon and Arad is 1,271.6 km. The road distance is 1,836 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Arad via Mulhouse Ville, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 23h 32m.