Mainz to Lyon Trains

Mainz to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Lyon takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. 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.

9h 22m
Duration: 732 km
Distance: €203
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Offenburg

best

Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

8h 5m

€128–402

Mainz to Lyon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Mainz and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

10:42 AM → 5:59 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
12:42 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
7:13 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
15h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, August 7, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
10:42 AM → 5:59 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
12:42 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 3:05 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
12:42 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

9:13 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
12:42 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
6:42 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
10:42 AM → 5:59 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
12:42 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
10:42 AM → 5:59 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
12:42 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
10:42 AM → 5:59 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
12:42 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mainz to Lyon? 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.

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 5m.

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