The average train between Lyon and Essen Hbf takes 11h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. 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 3 times a day between Lyon and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 11h 59m. 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 Part Dieu station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
Lyon to Essen Hbf train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Lyon and Essen Hbf is 653.7 km. The road distance is 763 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 26m.