The average train between Lyon and Lindau takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. 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 1:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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 11h 8m.
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. Gallen(Ch), St. Margrethen Sg, and Bregenz Riedenburg in around 8h 18m.