The average train between Lyon and Essen takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. There is at least one train per day from Lyon to Essen. 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 once daily between Lyon and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lyon is at 3:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Lyon to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Lyon and Essen is 654.3 km. The road distance is 764 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 7h 28m.
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