The average train between Venlo and Lyon takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Venlo 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 Venlo and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venlo is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Moenchengladbach Hbf and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Venlo 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 Venlo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Moenchengladbach Hbf station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Aachen Hbf station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Venlo to Lyon train services, operated by National Express, depart from Moenchengladbach Hbf station.
Venlo to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Venlo and Lyon is 632.6 km. The road distance is 746 km.
You can take a train from Venlo to Lyon Part Dieu via Moenchengladbach Hbf, Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 25m.