The average train between Villach and Lyon takes 25h 11m and the fastest train takes 22h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Villach 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 Villach and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:41 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Villach is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 25h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 31m • 2 changes
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27h 51m • 2 changes
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22h 31m • 2 changes
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27h 51m • 2 changes
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22h 31m • 2 changes
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27h 51m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Villach to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Villach station and arriving at Lyon station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 11m.
Villach to Lyon train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Lyon train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Villach and Lyon is 699.8 km. The road distance is 943 km.
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale in around 11h 59m.