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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Kiel takes 15h 28m and the fastest train takes 12h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 28m
Duration
1,514 km
Distance
€369
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Lyon to Kiel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lyon and Kiel. 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 Kiel at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 15h 28m. 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)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 2m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 13m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 52m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 2m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 13m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 52m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 2m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 13m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 52m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 40m • 3 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)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 2m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 13m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 52m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 13m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 52m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)19h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 2m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 13m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 52m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 40m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 2m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 13m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Kiel? 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.

Map of how to get from Lyon to Kiel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,513.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 28m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Kiel Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Dammtor in around 12h 19m.

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