Rome2Rio

Edinburgh to Lyon trains

Find Transport to Lyon

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Lyon takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 9h 35m. 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 21m
Duration
1,515 km
Distance
€483
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia10h • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 14m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 10m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 36m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia10h • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 10m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 36m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 36m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia10h • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 10m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 36m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 36m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia10h • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 14m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 10m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 36m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia10h • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 14m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 10m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 36m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 33m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 14m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 10m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 10m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 40m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 49m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 40m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia9h 35m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,515.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

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 39m.

Operators