The average train between Lyon and Vienna takes 18h 32m and the fastest train takes 12h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Vienna. 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 3 times a day between Lyon and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Vienna at 5:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 18h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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23h 22m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Vienna? 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 Vienna. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Vienna station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.
Lyon to Vienna train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Vienna train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Lyon to Vienna train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Vienna is 915.1 km. The road distance is 1,348 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Wien Westbahnhof via Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 35m.