The average train between Genoa and Lyon takes 10h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa 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 Genoa and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:18 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Genoa is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Torino Lingotto and take an average of 10h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Lyon station via Torino Lingotto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
Genoa to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Genoa and Lyon is 354.7 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Lyon Part Dieu via Torino Lingotto and Torino Porta Susa in around 7h 24m.