The average train between Jena and Lyon takes 12h 38m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena 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 Jena and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 1:38 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 12h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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21h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Jena 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 Jena to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Lyon station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Jena to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Jena to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Jena and Lyon is 761.1 km. The road distance is 1,017 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Lyon Part Dieu via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 10h 37m.