The average train between Utrecht and Lyon takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 5 times a day between Utrecht and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Lyon station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Utrecht to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Utrecht to Lyon train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Utrecht and Lyon is 705.5 km. The road distance is 943 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Lyon Part Dieu via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 58m.