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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Jena takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. There is at least one train per day from Lyon to Jena. 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 10m
Duration
1,019 km
Distance
€217
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Lyon to Jena train times

Trains run once daily between Lyon and Jena. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:01 AM which arrives into Jena at 5:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn9h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn9h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn8h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn9h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn9h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn9h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn8h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Jena? 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: 1,019.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Jena West via Strasbourg and Erfurt Hbf in around 9h 51m.

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