The average train between Magdeburg and Lyon takes 13h 9m and the fastest train takes 10h 35m. 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 4 times a day between Magdeburg and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 1:03 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 13h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 33m • 3 changes


11h 53m • 3 changes


10h 56m • 3 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Köln Hbf station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
Magdeburg to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Magdeburg and Lyon is 864.4 km. The road distance is 1070 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 15m.