The average train between Bamberg and Lyon takes 19h 51m and the fastest train takes 10h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Bamberg 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 Bamberg and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 19h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bamberg station and arriving at Lyon station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.
Bamberg to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bamberg station.
Bamberg to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Bamberg to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Bamberg and Lyon is 645.5 km. The road distance is 930 km.
You can take a train from Bamberg to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 10h 37m.