The average train between Hanover and Lyon takes 14h 28m and the fastest train takes 10h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 Hanover and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 12:40 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Lyon station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
Hanover to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Hanover to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Lyon is 817.4 km. The road distance is 1,254 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 22m.