The average train between Lyon and Lindau takes 10h 56m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Lindau. 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 every 4 hours between Lyon and Lindau. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Lindau at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Lindau? 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 Lindau. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Lindau station via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Lyon to Lindau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Lindau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St. Gallen station.
Book your Lyon to Lindau train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Lindau is 419.8 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lindau-Insel via Genève, St. Gallen, St. Margrethen SG, and Bregenz in around 8h 22m.