The average train between Essen Hbf and Lyon takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. There is at least one train per day from Essen Hbf 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 once daily between Essen Hbf and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:05 AM which arrives into Lyon at 6:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Lyon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Essen Hbf to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Lyon train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Lyon is 653.7 km. The road distance is 1,041 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 59m.
