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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Lyon takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. 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 11m
Duration
710 km
Distance
€167
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 82 / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
7h 33m
€133–322

Mainz to Lyon train times

Trains run 4 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 4:42 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 710.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 33m.

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