The average train between Lyon and Kiel takes 20h 22m and the fastest train takes 13h 2m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Lyon and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 20h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Kiel station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.
Lyon to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Lyon to Kiel train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Kiel is 1,024.6 km. The road distance is 1,514 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Kiel Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 13m.