The average train between Mainz and Lyon takes 9h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz 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 Mainz and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Saarbrücken Hbf and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Saarbrücken Hbf station and Paris l'Est station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Mainz and Lyon is 535.9 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 48m.