The average train between Mönchengladbach and Lyon takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Mönchengladbach to Lyon. 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 5 times a day between Mönchengladbach and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mönchengladbach is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mönchengladbach to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mönchengladbach station and arriving at Lyon station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Mönchengladbach to Lyon train services, operated by National Express, depart from Moenchengladbach Hbf station.
Mönchengladbach to Lyon train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Mönchengladbach to Lyon train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mönchengladbach and Lyon is 615.8 km. The road distance is 962 km.
You can take a train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 42m.