The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Lyon
Cheapest price
£243
Average price
£243
Fastest journey
1 d 8 h 16 m
Average duration
1 d 8 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1415 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Lyon will cost around £243 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £243.
To travel from Gothenburg to Lyon you need to make at least 4 changes.


Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Gothenburg to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £80, and a train costs an average of £248.
Distance: 1415 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£248 Average Price | £148 Average Price | £124 Average Price Cheapest |
18h 19m Average total duration 17h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 15m Average total duration 31h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Lyon
Distance 1415 km |
Average train duration 17h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £248 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 32h 16m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 20:40 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag from Gothenburg to Lyon trainsDeutsche Bahn, Oresundstag trains will get you between Gothenburg and Lyon from £80. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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.
Oresundstag
FAQs: Gothenburg to Lyon train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Lyon
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
- 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
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