The average train between Paderborn and Lyon takes 16h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 Paderborn and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Lyon at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 16h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Lyon station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.
Paderborn to Lyon train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Lyon train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Paderborn to Lyon train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Lyon is 722.9 km. The road distance is 1,167 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 12m.