The average train between Hanover and Lyon takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. 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 4 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 3:28 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Köln Hbf station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Hanover to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Hanover and Lyon is 817.4 km. The road distance is 985 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 28m.