The average train between Venlo and Lyon takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Venlo 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 Venlo and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Venlo is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Roermond and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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8h 7m • 5 changes





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No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Venlo station and arriving at Lyon station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
Venlo to Lyon train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Roermond station.
Venlo to Lyon train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Venlo to Lyon train tickets online with Arriva NL, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Venlo and Lyon is 632.6 km. The road distance is 942 km.
You can take a train from Venlo to Lyon Part Dieu via Roermond, Maastricht, Liège, Guillemins Bf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 51m.