The average train between Magdeburg and Lyon takes 21h 25m and the fastest train takes 13h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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 twice daily between Magdeburg and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 10:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 2:04 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 21h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Magdeburg to Lyon? 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 Magdeburg to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Lyon station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
Magdeburg to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Magdeburg to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Magdeburg and Lyon is 864.4 km. The road distance is 1,397 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 17m.