Lyon to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Kiel takes 15h 35m and the fastest train takes 12h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 35m
Duration: 1,514 km
Distance: €374
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

12h 2m

€285–586

Lyon to Kiel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lyon and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 15h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:00 AM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
19h 55m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 8:53 AM
Arrives next day
15h 53m • 3 changes
7:00 PM → 2:52 PM
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19h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 6:21 PM
12h 31m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 5:55 AM
Arrives next day
18h 53m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 8:53 AM
Arrives next day
18h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 6:21 PM
12h 31m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
14h 57m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 8:53 AM
Arrives next day
18h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 6:21 PM
12h 31m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 50m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:40 AM
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19h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 6:21 PM
12h 31m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 50m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 8:21 AM
Arrives next day
18h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:50 AM → 6:21 PM
12h 31m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 50m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 8:21 AM
Arrives next day
18h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:48 AM → 6:21 PM
12h 33m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 13m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Kiel? 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.

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Train via Brussels

Lyon to Kiel train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:00 AM → 6:55 AMArrives next day

5:00 PM → 8:53 AMArrives next day

7:00 PM → 2:52 PMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 6:21 PM

8:27 AM → 8:40 PM

11:02 AM → 5:55 AMArrives next day

2:00 PM → 8:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 6:21 PM

8:27 AM → 8:40 PM

11:02 AM → 1:59 AMArrives next day

2:00 PM → 8:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 6:21 PM

8:27 AM → 8:40 PM

11:02 AM → 12:52 AMArrives next day

2:00 PM → 9:40 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 6:21 PM

8:27 AM → 8:40 PM

11:02 AM → 12:52 AMArrives next day

2:00 PM → 8:21 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:50 AM → 6:21 PM

8:27 AM → 8:40 PM

11:02 AM → 12:52 AMArrives next day

2:00 PM → 8:21 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:48 AM → 6:21 PM

8:27 AM → 8:40 PM

11:00 AM → 12:52 AMArrives next day

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Kiel, Germany?

Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville

Train trips from Lyon

Train trips to Kiel

Alternative transport options

11:00 AM → 6:55 AM
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5:00 PM → 8:53 AM
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7:00 PM → 2:52 PM
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11:02 AM → 5:55 AM
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2:00 PM → 8:53 AM
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11:02 AM → 1:59 AM
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2:00 PM → 8:53 AM
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11:02 AM → 12:52 AM
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2:00 PM → 9:40 AM
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11:02 AM → 12:52 AM
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2:00 PM → 8:21 AM
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11:02 AM → 12:52 AM
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2:00 PM → 8:21 AM
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11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
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