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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Essen Hbf takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. 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.

9h 4m
Duration
1,052 km
Distance
€279
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Lyon to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lyon and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 43m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 50m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 43m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 50m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 50m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 43m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 50m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 50m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 50m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,052.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 3m.

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