The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Lyon
Cheapest price
£162
Average price
£171
Fastest journey
13 h 5 m
Average duration
13 h 16 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
625 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Lyon will cost around £171 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £162.
To travel from Düsseldorf to Lyon you need to make at least 2 changes.
EC 7 · ICE 316+
9844
ICE 121 · ICE 316+
9844
EC 7 · ICE 314+
9844
EC 7 · ICE 16+
9844
ICE 121 · ICE 314+
9844
ICE 121 · ICE 316+
9844
ICE 121 · ICE 314+
9844
ICE 121 · ICE 16+
9844
EC 7 · ICE 316+
9844
EC 7 · ICE 314+
9844Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Düsseldorf to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £72.
Distance: 625 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£173 Average Price | £205 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Düsseldorf to Lyon train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 7 · ICE 314+ 9844 | On time 07:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h33 | 21:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
EC 7 · ICE 316+ 9844 | On time 07:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h33 | 21:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
EC 7 · ICE 16+ 9844 | On time 07:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h33 | 21:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
ICE 121 · ICE 316+ 9844 | On time 07:55 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h05 | 21:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
ICE 121 · ICE 314+ 9844 | On time 07:55 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h05 | 21:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
ICE 121 · ICE 16+ 9844 | On time 07:55 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h05 | 21:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Lyon
Distance 625 km |
Average train duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 57m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: TGV, TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn from Düsseldorf to Lyon trainsTGV, TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Lyon from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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TGV INOUI
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Düsseldorf to Lyon train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Lyon
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Burger King
- Akropolis
- NineOfive
- ĂN BÁNH MÌ
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Prinz Anton
- Hotel Asahi
- Bar Olio
- El Olivio
- The Classic Western Steakhouse
- Löffelbar
- Kempe Comfort
- Wieland
- Terminus
- Hotel Ufer
- Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- PAUL
- Hearing, mobility, and visual disability assistance. Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets.
- Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache
- Hotel De Normandie
- InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu
- Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00
- Information services are available at the ticket office, located in Hall Level 2.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Bus lines: 8, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, 63, S1, C19, C21, C22
- Tram lines: 1, 2
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Intercités
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue de Grèce.
- Restaurant Moxy Lyon Airport
- NH Lyon Airport Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Moxy Lyon Airport
- NH Lyon Airport
- Ibis Budget Aéroport Lyon Saint Exupéry
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and services
- Hall 3: connection to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
- Tramway: Rhônexpress
- Bus: Several lines available
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