The average train between Lyon and Minden takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Minden. 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 Minden. 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 Minden at 11:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Minden? 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 Minden. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Minden, Bahnhof station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
Lyon to Minden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Minden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Minden, Bahnhof station.
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The distance between Lyon and Minden is 785.2 km. The road distance is 924 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Minden, Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 9h 28m.