The average train between Chichester and Lyon takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Chichester 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 Chichester and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Lyon at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Horsham and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




8h 48m • 4 changes




9h 21m • 4 changes




9h 21m • 4 changes
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15h 48m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Lyon station via Horsham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
Chichester to Lyon train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
Chichester to Lyon train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Chichester to Lyon train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chichester and Lyon is 702 km. The road distance is 1,019 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Lyon Part Dieu via Horsham, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, and Massy TGV in around 9h 6m.