The average train between Lyon and Friedrichshafen takes 11h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Friedrichshafen. 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 Friedrichshafen. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Friedrichshafen at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Dijon Ville and take an average of 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Friedrichshafen? 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 Lyon to Friedrichshafen. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Friedrichshafen station via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
Lyon to Friedrichshafen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Friedrichshafen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
Book your Lyon to Friedrichshafen train tickets online with TGV inOui, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Friedrichshafen is 411.7 km. The road distance is 652 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Schaffhausen in around 8h 13m.