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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$110
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$157
Fastest journey on Sep 18
8 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
8 h 52 m
Trains on Sep 18
4
Distance
744 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Göttingen to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Göttingen to Lyon will cost around $157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 4 trains from Göttingen to Lyon, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 744 km distance in an average of 8 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 31 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 9 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $431.
Distance: 462 miles (744 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $431 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 9m Average total duration 14h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Lyon:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Göttingen to Lyon costing on average $69 (€56).
A train is $378 (€310) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Göttingen to Lyon costing on average $431 (€353).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 14h 39m.
The journey is about 52m faster (8h 20m by train vs 9h 12m by car) and roughly $168 (€138) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($53 (€43) vs $221 (€181)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Göttingen to Lyon trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:27 AM Göttingen | 9h31 | 5:58 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:27 AM Göttingen | 8h31 | 5:58 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:27 AM Göttingen | 8h31 | 6:58 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Göttingen to Lyon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:32, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 462 miles (744 km) distance in 7h 37m.
Distance 462 miles (744 km) |
Average train duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 37m |
First train 1:32 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
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Excellent free natural history and ethnography museum with fossils, animals, and global cultures. A strong local favorite, especially for families.
Renaissance quarter with cobbled lanes, traboules, courtyards, and major monuments. Essential for atmosphere, history, and walking exploration.
Central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with elegant streets, squares, shopping, and many of Lyon’s classic city views.
Historic silk-workers’ hill district with stairways, murals, markets, and hidden passageways. Great for local character and city panoramas.
Pike dumplings in a rich crayfish sauce. A Lyon classic from traditional bouchons, prized for its delicate fish texture and luxurious sauce.
Crisp salad of frisée, bacon lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. A staple Lyonnaise bistro dish that reflects the city's hearty cooking style.
Slow-cooked onions with vinegar, often served warm or chilled. This old Lyonnais side dish is traditional in bouchons and pairs well with charcuterie.
Refined dining by Paul Bocuse, known for polished French cuisine and iconic Lyon dishes in an elegant, historic dining room.
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Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while public transport is good value for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Göttingen to Lyon trains use the Göttingen to Lyon Part Dieu station pair. Use this guide to compare Göttingen and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Göttingen 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 options include: Mannamia, Europic, Efes Döner, Bratwurst Glöckle
Wi-Fi is available at Göttingen. ATMs are available at Göttingen.
Ticket office support is available at Göttingen. Information desks are available at Göttingen.
Luggage storage is available at Göttingen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Göttingen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göttingen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göttingen.
Nearby hotels include Kasseler Hof, Hotel Schiffer, B&B Hotel Göttingen-City.
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
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 storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
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