The average train between Dresden and Lyon takes 14h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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 4 times a day between Dresden and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 14h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 47m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden 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 Dresden to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Lyon station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
Dresden to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Dresden to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dresden and Lyon is 881.2 km. The road distance is 1,209 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 26m.