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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Lyon takes 15h 17m and the fastest train takes 12h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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.

15h 17m
Duration
1,503 km
Distance
€439
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Kiel to Lyon train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Kiel and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 15h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui17h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 19m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 33m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui20h 6m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 19m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 33m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui20h 6m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 54m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 19m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 33m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia20h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui20h 6m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 54m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 19m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 33m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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.

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  • Distance: 1,503.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 17m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 31m.

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