Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Frankfurt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
7 h 15 m
Average
10 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
563 km
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Frankfurt without transferring at least once.
Distance | 348 miles (562 km) | |
Train frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day | |
Train providers | SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn with connection or TGV |
Trains from Lyon to Frankfurt cover the 348 miles (562 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 54 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn with connection or TGV. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available.
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Travel between Lyon, France and Frankfurt, Germany by train is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 1/24/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Lyon and Frankfurt as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Frankfurt to Lyon is: Unrestricted
Reentry to France is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
What are the requirements?
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 1/24/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Lyon from Frankfurt here.
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