The average train between Erlangen and Lyon takes 15h 28m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Erlangen and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 15h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Lyon station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
Erlangen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nuernberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Erlangen to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Erlangen and Lyon is 628.4 km. The road distance is 876 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Lyon Part Dieu via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 10h 16m.