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Train Frankfurt am Main Lyon

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Information about the Frankfurt am Main to Lyon train

Travel by train from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon. 12 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Frankfurt am Main at 3h 18m and the last at 16h 55m, allowing you to cover the 614.23 km distance in as little as 5h 56m. Tickets are available from 64€ (1).

Frankfurt am Main to Lyon train best prices

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Monday 17 August
Tuesday 18
Wednesday 19
Thursday 20
Saturday 22 August
117 € (1) IC
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Sunday 23
159 € (1) ICE
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Monday 24
115 € (1) IC
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Tuesday 25
81 € (1) IC
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Wednesday 26
93 € (1) IC
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Thursday 27
96 € (1) IC
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Friday 28
119 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Saturday 29
119 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Sunday 30
119 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Monday 31
108 € (1) IC
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Tuesday 1st September September
98 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Wednesday 2
94 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Thursday 3
86 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Friday 4
102 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Saturday 5
97 € (1) ICE
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Sunday 6
99 € (1) IC
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Monday 7
94 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Tuesday 8
82 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Wednesday 9
64 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Thursday 10
78 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Friday 11
98 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Saturday 12
94 € (1) ICE
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Sunday 13
98 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon cost?

Remember to book early to take advantage of the best fares. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon take?

On average, allow 7h 47m for a train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

The journey from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon on the fastest train takes 5h 56m.

How many trains run from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon each day?

Daily, 12 trains run on the Frankfurt am Main to Lyon journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon?

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon.

What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon by train?

Trains running between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon cover a distance of around 614.23 km.

What time is the first train from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

Need to leave early? The Frankfurt am Main to Lyon train at 3h 18m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

You have until 16h 55m to take the last train.

To leave Frankfurt am Main, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: FRANKFURT AM MAIN HBF.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: LYON PART DIEU, LYON PERRACHE.

Which train companies operate trains from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

You can complete your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon on a TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, OUIGO, TGV INOUI Brussels, Intercités train.

What services are offered on board?

Want to travel with OUIGO but your luggage is larger than a cabin bag, or you need to bring another bag? Don’t worry, simply add the additional or XL luggage option for 5 euros when purchasing your OUIGO ESSENTIEL ticket. If you choose OUIGO PLUS, this option is automatically included in your ticket.

If you choose INTERCITÉS, you can enjoy breakfast with various hot or cold drink options, and a pastry. As there is no bar car on INTERCITÉS trains, your breakfast will be served directly at your seat by a host or hostess: there’s no need to get up.

If you take a TGV INOUI, your young children and you can enjoy the nursery area. Don’t forget that we will happily warm your bottles in the TGV INOUI bar carriage.

All our TER trains are equipped to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility: use the Assist'enGare service, the free station welcome and assistance service for TER trains.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

The price of a Frankfurt am Main – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon.

Price of a Frankfurt am Main – Lyon Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Frankfurt am Main – Lyon

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Frankfurt am Main – Lyon Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Frankfurt am Main to Lyon ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Frankfurt am Main - Lyon. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon?

If you're travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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What travel classes are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Lyon train?

To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

What on-board services are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Lyon train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Frankfurt am Main to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Frankfurt am Main to Lyon train schedule for Saturday 22 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
3h 18m 10h 59m 7h 41m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60403
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 47 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96104
  • Basel St. Johann
  • Saint-Louis
  • Saint-Louis La Chaussee
  • Bartenheim
  • Sierentz
  • Habsheim
  • Rixheim
  • Mulhouse
  • Connection: 13 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 12181 - TGV INOUI 5521
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
5h 54m 12h 56m 7h 02m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9558
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h10
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6611
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 56m 12h 59m 6h 03m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9594
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 9877 - TGV INOUI 12179
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 02m 15h 05m 7h 03m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 151
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Ringsheim Europa-Park
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 27 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96222
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 5531
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 53m 15h 56m 7h 03m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9556
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h01
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6617
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 20m 16h 56m 6h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 71
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9584
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 53 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6619
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 01m 17h 59m 6h 58m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9590
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 46 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 5537 - TGV INOUI 12177
  • Colmar
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Beaune
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 53m 19h 54m 7h 01m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9552
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h02
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6627
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 02m 19h 58m 5h 56m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9580
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Strasbourg
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 20m 21h 22m 7h 02m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, OUIGO
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 73
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9572
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h10
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7805
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 34m 22h 58m 8h 24m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels, OUIGO
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 14
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Connection: 18 min
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9844
  • Lille Europe
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Connection: 50 min
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
    OUIGO 7815
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Perrache
16h 55m 9h 20m 16h 25m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Intercités, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9560
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 43 min
  • Paris Austerlitz
    Intercités 5781
  • Marseille Blancarde
  • Connection: 1h03
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 5376
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu