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The average train between Mainz and Lyon takes 12h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. 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 twice daily between Mainz and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 4:53 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Mainz and Lyon is 535.9 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 35m.
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