The average train between Minden and Lyon takes 14h 46m and the fastest train takes 10h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Minden 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 Minden and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Minden is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Minden to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Minden station and arriving at Lyon station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.
Minden to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Minden, Bahnhof station.
Minden to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Minden to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Minden and Lyon is 785.2 km. The road distance is 1,196 km.
You can take a train from Minden, Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 18m.