The average train between Munich and Lyon takes 11h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 Munich and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Lyon station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
Munich to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Munich to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Munich and Lyon is 575.5 km. The road distance is 900 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 9m.