The average train between Pilsen and Lyon takes 22h 15m and the fastest train takes 18h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Pilsen 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 Pilsen and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 10:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pilsen is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Cheb and take an average of 22h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pilsen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pilsen station and arriving at Lyon station via Cheb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
Pilsen to Lyon train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti station.
Pilsen to Lyon train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Pilsen to Lyon train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pilsen and Lyon is 776.8 km. The road distance is 1,107 km.
You can take a train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Lyon Part Dieu via Cheb, Nuernberg Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 13h 30m.