The average train between Essen and Lyon takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily 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 9h 13m. 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 station and arriving at Lyon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Essen to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Essen to Lyon train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Lyon is 654.3 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 7h 2m.
