Lyon to Malmo by train

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Overview: trains from Lyon to Malmo

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lyon to Malmo, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:49 View journey
Last train 21:03 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 18hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 1241
Trains / day 4 View all
Cheapest journey AU$340.18 View journey
Avg journey time 26hr 32m
Train operators 15

Taking the train from Lyon to Malmo

Ready to book a trip from Lyon to Malmo by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train travel from Lyon to Malmo

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Lyon to Malmo:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$340.18

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Departure frequency and timetable from Lyon to Malmo

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Lyon to Malmo:

  • 05:50 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 21:03 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:49 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 20:38 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 1 minute from Lyon toward Malmo.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 4 trains serving this route each day.

Travel time and distance between Lyon and Malmo

The route’s fastest journey takes 18 hours and 4 minutes, covering a total of 1,241 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Lyon and Malmo?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Lyon and Malmo 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Malmo

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Malmo.

FAQs about the train journey from Lyon to Malmo

Want to know more about your journey from Lyon to Malmo? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Lyon and Malmo by train is 1,241 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.