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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Nijmegen takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Nijmegen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 2m
Duration
947 km
Distance
€213
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Lyon to Nijmegen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Lyon and Nijmegen. 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 Nijmegen at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 53m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 16m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 53m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 16m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 53m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 16m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 53m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 16m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 53m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 16m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Nijmegen? 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.

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  • Distance: 946.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Nijmegen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nijmegen via Bruxelles-Midi and Breda in around 7h 23m.

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