The average train between Lyon and Ptuj takes 23h 21m and the fastest train takes 22h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Ptuj. 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 twice daily between Lyon and Ptuj. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Ptuj at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 23h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 26m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ptuj. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Ptuj station via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 21m.
Lyon to Ptuj train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Ptuj train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Maribor station.
The distance between Lyon and Ptuj is 852.8 km. The road distance is 1,284 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ptuj via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Graz Hbf, and Maribor in around 16h 5m.