Overview: trains from Lyon to Kiel
Find the key information for travelling by train from Lyon to Kiel, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Explore Lyon to Kiel by train
Thinking about travelling from Lyon to Kiel by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train cost between Lyon and Kiel
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: AU$316.82
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
Finding cheap train tickets
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Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)
Select a non-flexible fare
Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares
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Train timetable for travel between Lyon and Kiel
There are a number of different options for travellers going from Lyon to Kiel by train. Here is what to expect along this route:
First daily departure (weekday): 05:49
Last daily departure (weekday): 21:03
First daily departure (weekend): 05:50
Last daily departure (weekend): 20:38
Average number of daily trains: 19 trains
Frequency of train departures: every 32 minutes
Lyon to Kiel train duration
Trains on this route travel a distance of 1,029 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 10 hours and 53 minutes.
Booking horizon for travel between Lyon and Kiel
Tickets for travel between Lyon and Kiel can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.
Making your Lyon to Kiel travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Kiel.
FAQs about the train journey from Lyon to Kiel
Want to know more about your journey from Lyon to Kiel? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Lyon and Kiel covers 1,029 kilometres.
The cheapest tickets for this route start at AU$316.82. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey by train is 10 hours and 53 minutes.
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