The average train between Essen and Lyon takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Essen 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 6 times a week between Essen and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Lyon at 6:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Essen to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Essen and Lyon is 654.3 km. The road distance is 763 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 56m.
