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Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Lyon takes 20h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen 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.

20h 54m
Duration
892 km
Distance
€189
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Erlangen to Lyon train times

Trains run twice daily between Erlangen and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 11:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Lyon at 5:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 20h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui11h 36m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui22h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui23h 39m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui22h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui23h 39m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui22h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui23h 39m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui22h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui23h 39m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui22h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui8h 38m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui22h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Erlangen 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.

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  • Distance: 891.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 54m

What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Erlangen to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 10h 28m.

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