The average train between Venice and Lyon takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Venice 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 Venice and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Venice is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Venice to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Venice station and arriving at Lyon station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Venice to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Venezia Santa Lucia station.
Venice to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Venice and Lyon is 583.3 km. The road distance is 710 km.
You can take a train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 8h 7m.