Lyon to Schwandorf by train

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Overview: trains from Lyon to Schwandorf

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lyon to Schwandorf, 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 05:48 View journey
Last train 22:04 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 9hr 43m View journey
Distance (km) 677
Trains / day 4 View all
Cheapest journey CA$263.90 View journey
Avg journey time 18hr 43m
Train operators 13

Going from Lyon to Schwandorf by train

About to set off from Lyon to Schwandorf by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Lyon and Schwandorf

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically CA$263.90, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Lyon to Schwandorf daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Schwandorf on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 4 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:50: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:04: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:48: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:04: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 12 minutes: frequency of train departures

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Lyon to Schwandorf?

On this route spanning 677 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 9 hours and 43 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Lyon and Schwandorf

Tickets for travel between Lyon and Schwandorf can be booked 6 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Lyon to Schwandorf by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Schwandorf.

FAQs about the train journey from Lyon to Schwandorf

Want to know more about your journey from Lyon to Schwandorf? 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 Schwandorf by train is 677 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.