The average train between Lyon and Linz takes 24h 1m and the fastest train takes 22h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Lyon to Linz. 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 once daily between Lyon and Linz. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Linz at 6:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 24h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 56m • 3 changes
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24h 34m • 3 changes
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22h 56m • 3 changes
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24h 34m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Linz. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Linz station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.
Lyon to Linz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Linz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Lyon to Linz train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Lyon and Linz is 769.3 km. The road distance is 1,167 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Linz/Donau Hbf via Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Muenchen Hbf in around 12h 53m.