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.
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.



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19h 40m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station, Koeln Hbf station and Hamburg Dammtor station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
Lyon to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
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The distance between Lyon and Kiel is 1024.6 km. The road distance is 1202 km.
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.