The average train between Nijmegen and Lyon takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Nijmegen 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 4 times a day between Nijmegen and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 44m • 2 changesArrives next day


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7h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nijmegen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen station and arriving at Lyon station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Nijmegen to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nijmegen station.
Nijmegen to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Nijmegen to Lyon train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), TGV inOui and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Nijmegen and Lyon is 681.6 km. The road distance is 947 km.
You can take a train from Nijmegen to Lyon Part Dieu via Breda and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 2m.