Lyon to Ancona by train

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Overview: trains from Lyon to Ancona

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lyon to Ancona, 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 06:38 View journey
Last train 22:06 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 8hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 722
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey CA$144.04 View journey
Avg journey time 15hr 57m
Train operators 30

Travelling from Lyon to Ancona by train

Want to know how to get from Lyon to Ancona by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Lyon to Ancona take around 8 hours and 3 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 722 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Lyon is scheduled to depart at around  06:38. The last departure is usually at around 20:38 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lyon at around 06:38, with the last train leaving at around 22:06. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 18 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$144.04.

We think any time is a great time to visit Ancona, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Ancona.

Is there a direct train from Lyon to Ancona?

The journey between Lyon and Ancona usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lyon to Ancona every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Lyon to Ancona?

The Lyon to Ancona train travel takes about 8 hours and 3 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lyon to Ancona train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Ancona leaving Lyon at around 06:38 and the last train leaving at around 20:38 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lyon at around 06:38, with the final departure at 22:06.

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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.