The average train between Lyon and Kassel takes 10h 47m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Kassel. 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Kassel at 1:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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19h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Kassel? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Kassel station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
Lyon to Kassel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Kassel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Lyon to Kassel train tickets online with TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lyon and Kassel is 707.3 km. The road distance is 912 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 2m.