Lyon to Kiel by train

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: CA$282.10

• Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

• Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

• Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

• Travel with a budget train operator

• Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

• 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

• Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

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.