Train CERN to Lyon from €59 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between CERN and Lyon takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from CERN 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.

3h 5m
Duration: 169 km
Distance: €59
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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CERN to Lyon train times

Trains run every 3 hours between CERN and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from CERN is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
11:47 AM → 3:22 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

12:36 AM → 7:22 AM
6h 46m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1:13 AM → 7:22 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1:13 AM → 7:22 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

1:13 AM → 7:22 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

1:13 AM → 7:22 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes

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