The average train between Lyon and Essen Hbf takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Essen Hbf. 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 twice daily between Lyon and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 1:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 8:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Lyon to Essen Hbf train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Essen Hbf train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Lyon to Essen Hbf train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Essen Hbf is 653.7 km. The road distance is 1,042 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.