The average train between Heerlen and Lyon takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen 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 5 times a day between Heerlen and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Liège-Guillemins and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heerlen 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 Heerlen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Lyon station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Heerlen to Lyon train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Lyon train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Heerlen to Lyon train tickets online with Arriva NL, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Heerlen and Lyon is 577.1 km. The road distance is 906 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Lyon Part Dieu via Liège-Guillemins and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 3m.