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Karlsruhe to Lyon train

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Information about the Karlsruhe to Lyon train

Travel by train from Karlsruhe to Lyon. 11 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Karlsruhe at 4h 47m and the last at 18h 05m, allowing you to cover the 490.63 km distance in as little as 4h 46m.

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How much does a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Lyon cost?

Save on travel by booking your ticket in advance. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

How long does a journey on a train from Karlsruhe to Lyon take?

The train journey between Karlsruhe and Lyon takes 6h 24m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Karlsruhe to Lyon?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Karlsruhe to Lyon in 4h 46m.

How many trains run from Karlsruhe to Lyon each day?

Each day, 11 trains depart from Karlsruhe to Lyon.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Karlsruhe and Lyon?

It is possible to travel between Karlsruhe and Lyon on Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Karlsruhe and Lyon by train?

The train journey between Karlsruhe and Lyon, covers around 490.63 km.

What time is the first train from Karlsruhe to Lyon?

If you’re an early riser, you can catch the Karlsruhe to Lyon train at 4h 47m.

What time is the last train from Karlsruhe to Lyon?

You can wait until 18h 05m at the latest to take the last Karlsruhe to Lyon train.

To leave Karlsruhe, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: KARLSRUHE HBF.

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

The trains listed on this page arrive at: LYON PART DIEU.

Which train companies operate trains from Karlsruhe to Lyon?

Journeys from Karlsruhe to Lyon are operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, OUIGO, Intercités.

What services are offered on board?

With OUIGO, choose between the OUIGO ESSENTIEL or OUIGO PLUS fare. The OUIGO ESSENTIEL offer includes one piece of hand luggage and one cabin bag. For 9 euros extra, the OUIGO PLUS offer also includes an additional or XL bag, seat selection (solo, standard, with or without a power socket), OUIFI and OUIFUN.

If you travel on INTERCITÉS, you can bring your bicycle on board. Depending on your journey, a paid reservation may be required.

If you travel on a TGV INOUI, indulge in a tasty break in the bar carriage, which welcomes you to a newly renovated space. Completely redesigned, it showcases dishes created by chefs, vegetarian options, organic and local products, so that your journey is also a culinary adventure.

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Take a train to Lyon from Karlsruhe

The Karlsruhe - Lyon train journey is with Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, OUIGO, Intercités. Trains generally leave from KARLSRUHE HBF and arrive at LYON PART DIEU.

Journey times may vary depending on a number of factors, including the time you travel, the type of train, and whether you have to change trains. Some journeys take 4h 46m, but the average journey time is 6h 24m.

11 trains serve the Karlsruhe - Lyon line every day. The first train leaves at 4h 47m and the last at 18h 05m. These times may vary depending on the day of the week.

The cost of a Karlsruhe - Lyon train fare will depend on when you book, the timeslot, the type of ticket...

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Lyon?

The price of a Karlsruhe – 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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Lyon.

Price of a Karlsruhe – Lyon Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe – Lyon

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Karlsruhe – Lyon Train

The best way to pay less for your Karlsruhe to Lyon train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Karlsruhe to Lyon, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Karlsruhe to Lyon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lyon on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Karlsruhe to Lyon?

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

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Karlsruhe to Lyon on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Karlsruhe to Lyon train?

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

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Karlsruhe to Lyon by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Karlsruhe - Lyon guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

What on-board services are available on the Karlsruhe to Lyon train?

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

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Karlsruhe to Lyon train schedule for Saturday 22 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
4h 47m 10h 59m 6h 12m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60403
  • 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
7h 32m 12h 56m 5h 24m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9578
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 55 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6611
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 06m 12h 59m 4h 53m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9594
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 9877 - TGV INOUI 12179
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 53m 15h 05m 5h 12m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9576
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 11 min
  • Strasbourg
    TER 96217
  • Selestat
  • Colmar
  • Mulhouse
  • Connection: 16 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 5531
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 16m 15h 56m 5h 40m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9556
  • 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
11h 32m 16h 56m 5h 24m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • 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
12h 08m 17h 59m 5h 51m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9590
  • 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
14h 06m 19h 54m 5h 48m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9552
  • 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
15h 12m 19h 58m 4h 46m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9580
  • Baden-Baden
  • Strasbourg
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 32m 21h 22m 5h 50m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, OUIGO
Booking
  • 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
18h 05m 9h 20m 15h 15m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Intercités, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9560
  • 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