Train CERN to Lyon from €59 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between CERN and Lyon takes 2h 48m 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.

2h 48m
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 5:37 AM in the morning, 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 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

5:24 PM → 8:05 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
5:54 PM → 9:22 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

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
11:00 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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
11:00 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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
11:00 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

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
11:00 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

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
11:00 AM → 1:26 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes

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