The average train between Mainz and Lyon takes 11h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Lyon. 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 Mainz and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 4:22 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 3m • 2 changes


7h 6m • 2 changes


7h 1m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


18h 37m • 2 changes


11h 17m • 2 changes


8h 2m • 2 changes
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19h 2m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Lyon station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Mainz to Lyon train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Lyon is 535.9 km. The road distance is 714 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lyon Part Dieu via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 24m.