The average train between Lyon and Villach takes 21h 58m and the fastest train takes 19h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Lyon to Villach. 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 Villach. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Villach at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 21h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 26m • 2 changes
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19h 56m • 2 changes
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24h 26m • 2 changes
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19h 56m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Villach. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Villach station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.
Lyon to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Book your Lyon to Villach train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Villach is 699.8 km. The road distance is 943 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villach Hbf via Milano Centrale and Udine in around 12h 11m.