The average train between Lyon and Vatican City takes 12h and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Vatican City. 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 Vatican City. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Vatican City at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Vatican City station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
Lyon to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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The distance between Lyon and Vatican City is 744.5 km. The road distance is 1,025 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 8h 4m.
