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Edinburgh to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Lyon takes 11h 27m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

11h 27m
Duration
1,515 km
Distance
€441
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
9h 37m
€346–615

Edinburgh to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,515.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lyon Perrache via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 37m.

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