Essen to Lyon train
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Train schedule from Essen to Lyon
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Fastest train times from Essen to Lyon
Fastest Journey
8 h 3 m
Average
8 h 55 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
654 km
Of the 7 trains that leave Essen for Lyon every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Essen to Lyon
 | Distance | 405 miles (654 km) |
 | Average train duration | 8 h 6 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $121 (€111) |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | TGV, Deutsche Bahn with connection or SNCF |
Trains from Essen to Lyon cover the 405 miles (654 km) long journey taking on average 8 h 6 min with our travel partners like TGV, Deutsche Bahn with connection or SNCF. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $121 (€111), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $74 (€68). Travelers depart most frequently from Essen Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
Train providers: SNCF (3) from Essen to Lyon trains
For as little as $74 (€68) you can travel by train between Essen and Lyon with SNCF (3). Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Say "oui" to SNCF, France's national train company, when traveling from Essen to Lyon! SNCF trains make it easy to go all over France as well as to countries like Spain and Germany. The company offers a wide range of fares, including the cheap Prem tickets, standard tickets called Loisir and Pro tickets for greater flexibility. SNCF also offers discount cards that you can apply on Omio, such as the Youth and Senior Card.
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SNCF offers different types of trains on its routes, such as the TGV high-speed train, the classic Intercité and the TER, SNCF's regional train. On the state-of-the-art TGV trains that serve the major long-distance routes and the Channel Tunnel, you will find a bar, air-conditioned train cars with free WiFi and some onsite services in addition to the onboard restaurant.
One of the best ways to travel from Essen to Lyon is by taking a train with SNCF (3). Omio helps you find the ideal SNCF (3) train to Lyon from Essen by showing you SNCF (3) current train schedules and timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Essen to Lyon journey. You can expect to travel 405 miles (654 km) to Lyon from Essen on a train with SNCF (3). If you are using the Omio app to search for trains to Lyon from Essen, you can check straight away if the SNCF (3) ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your SNCF (3) train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip from Essen to Lyon!
Train information from Essen to Lyon with SNCF (3):
- Average Duration: 11 h 29 min
- SNCF (3) frequency: 2 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Essen to Lyon
Travel by train between Essen, Germany and Lyon, France is: Fully open.
Is international entry into Lyon from Essen restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Essen?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Lyon, France?
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Recommended
The above information was last checked on 8/8/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Essen and Lyon closer to your date of departure here
Return travel from France to Germany is: Fully open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Essen from Lyon?
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Lyon?
Requirements for reentering:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 8/8/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Essen from Lyon.
When taking a train from Essen, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen. When you arrive in Lyon, your train can arrive in train stations including Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare routière.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Essen Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Essen Hbf, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Lyon Part Dieu, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city center.
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