The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
£343
Average price
£343
Fastest journey
1 d 5 h 31 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1415 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Gothenburg will cost around £343 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £343.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lyon for Gothenburg every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 1415 km distance in an average of 1 d 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 5 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 d 5 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £89, and a train costs an average of £369.
Distance: 1415 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£382 Average Price | £211 Average Price | £149 Average Price Cheapest |
30h 46m Average total duration 30h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 11m Average total duration 31h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lyon to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Gothenburg trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:04 Lyon | 32h16 | 18:20 Gothenburg | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Gothenburg
Trains from Lyon to Gothenburg run on average 1 times per day, taking around 30h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £369 but you can travel from only £89 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 1415 km distance in 30h 16m.
Distance 1415 km |
Average train duration 30h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £369 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 30h 16m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 20:40 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Lyon to Gothenburg trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Lyon and Gothenburg from £89. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lyon to Gothenburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Gothenburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Gothenburg
- 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
- 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
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