The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$177
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 29 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
560 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu will cost around $177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
Of the 21 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Lyon Part Dieu on Thu, Aug 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 27 the direct trains cover the 560 km distance in an average of 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 56 m .
On Thu, Aug 27 the slowest trains will take 6 h 58 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.
12179+
95686:53 AM6h06Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1111One-way1 transfer
ICE 277+
9879+
874248:50 AM8h13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:03 PMLyon Part Dieu$1181One-way2 transfers
ICE 277+
12189+
874248:50 AM8h13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:03 PMLyon Part Dieu$1181One-way2 transfers
5537+
959011:01 AM6h58Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1251One-way1 transfer
ICE 277+
5537+
874248:50 AM9h09Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1411One-way2 transfers
95802:02 PM5h56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu$1741One-way0 transfers
12179+
95686:53 AM6h06Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1111One-way1 transfer
ICE 71+
12189+
TGV 957410:20 AM6h43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:03 PMLyon Part Dieu$1491One-way2 transfers
ICE 71+
9879+
TGV 957410:20 AM6h43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:03 PMLyon Part Dieu$1491One-way2 transfers
ICE 9590+
1217711:01 AM6h58Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1591One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $169.
Distance: 347 miles (560 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$152 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 57m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu:
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average $152 (€122).
A bus is $218 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average $267 (€215).
Other travel options to Lyon Part Dieu take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
The journey is about 20m faster (6h 0m by train vs 6h 20m by car) and roughly $29 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($152 (€122) vs $181 (€145)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Deutsche Bahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu trains for today, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60403+ 87406+ 9877 | 2:45 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h14 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
IC 60403+ 87406+ 5537 | 2:45 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h14 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
IC 60403+ 87406+ 12179 | 2:45 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h14 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
IC 60403+ 87406+ 12177 | 2:45 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h14 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
S3 · IC 60471+ 87408+ 12179 | 4:07 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h52 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
S3 · IC 60471+ 87408+ 9877 | 4:07 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h52 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
S3 · IC 60471+ 87408+ 5537 | 4:07 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h52 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
S3 · IC 60471+ 87408+ 12177 | 4:07 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h52 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 273+ 87410+ 9877 | 5:32 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h27 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 273+ 87410+ 12179 | 5:32 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h27 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 273+ 87410+ 5537 | 5:32 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h27 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 273+ 87410+ 12177 | 5:32 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h27 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
ICE 273+ 87410+ 12177 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h09 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ICE 273+ 87410+ 9877 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h09 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ICE 273+ 87410+ 12179 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h09 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
9558+ 6611 | 5:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h02 | 12:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9568+ 12179 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h06 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9568+ 5537 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h06 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9568+ 9877 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h06 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9568+ 12177 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h06 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
12179+ 9568 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h06 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9877+ 9568 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h06 | 12:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
ECE 151+ TGV 9576+ 12177 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h57 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ECE 151+ TGV 9576+ 9879 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h01 | 5:03 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ECE 151+ 5537+ TGV 9576 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h57 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 87424+ 9879 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h13 | 5:03 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 12177+ 87424 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h09 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 5537+ 87424 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h09 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 12180+ 87424 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h08 | 7:58 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
9556+ 6617 | 8:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h03 | 3:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9574+ 5537 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h39 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9574+ 12177 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h39 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9574+ 9879 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h43 | 5:03 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9590+ 12180 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h57 | 7:58 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590+ 5537 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h58 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590+ 12177 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h58 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
5537+ 9590 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h58 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590+ 9222+ 12177+ 96221 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h58 | 5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
ICE 371+ 12180+ 87438 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h08 | 7:58 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
ICE 371+ 5488 · 5124+ 87438 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h09 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
ICE 371+ 9580+ 87438 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h08 | 7:58 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
9552 · 6627 | 12:53 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h01 | 7:54 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9580+ 2362 · 6633 | On time 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h08 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9580+ 5488 · 5124 | On time 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h57 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
9580 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h56 | 7:58 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9580 | On time 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h56 | 7:58 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9580+ 6708+ 96227 · 17837 | On time 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h42 | 9:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
ICE 73 · ICE 9572+ 5488 · 5124 | 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h39 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
ICE 73 · ICE 9572+ 2362 · 6633 | 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h50 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
ICE 373+ 87446+ 2362 · 6633 | 2:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h20 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:43, the last at 12:02. The fastest train covers the 347 miles (560 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 347 miles (560 km) |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 6:43 AM |
Last train 12:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Lyon Part Dieu from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
TGV
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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu 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 Lyon Part Dieu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu
Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Lyon Part Dieu train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Lyon Part Dieu from Lyon city centre
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu train station facilities and services
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
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