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Book a train ticket Lyon - Frankfurt am Main

Train timetable info Lyon-Frankfurt am Main

Travel by train from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main. 11 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lyon at 6h 04m and the last at 16h 04m, allowing you to cover the 663.84 km distance in as little as 5h 59m. Tickets are available from 71€ (1).

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Tuesday 7 July July
110 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Wednesday 8
110 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 9
119 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Friday 10
140 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Saturday 11
Sunday 12
114 € (1) IC
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Monday 13
107 € (1) ICE
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Tuesday 14
98 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Wednesday 15
110 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 16
110 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Friday 17
114 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Saturday 18
71 € (1) IC
The cheapest
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Sunday 19
121 € (1) IC
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Monday 20
97 € (1) IC
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Tuesday 21
84 € (1) IC
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Wednesday 22
94 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 23
114 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Friday 24
110 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Saturday 25
71 € (1) IC
The cheapest
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Sunday 26
124 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Monday 27
104 € (1) IC
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Tuesday 28
82 € (1) IC
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Wednesday 29
94 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 30
101 € (1) IC
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Friday 31
110 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Saturday 1st August August
176 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 2
140 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI

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 Lyon Frankfurt am Main

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

To take advantage of the best fares, plan ahead and purchase your train ticket early. By being flexible with the date and time of departure, you can save on the price of your tickets. Keep an eye on the best offers by adding an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The journey on a train from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main will take you about 6h 48m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

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

Allow 5h 59m to travel between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main on the fastest train.

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

Every day, you can choose from the 11 trains that run on the Lyon – Frankfurt am Main journey.

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

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

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

The distance by train between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main is approximately 663.84 km.

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

Want to arrive early? Take the first Lyon to Frankfurt am Main train at 6h 04m.

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

You have until 16h 04m to take the last train.

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

On this page, you will find trains departing from: LYON PART DIEU.

At Frankfurt am Main, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: FRANKFURT AM MAIN HBF.

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

The Lyon – Frankfurt am Main route is served by: TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV Lyria.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on TGV INOUI, treat yourself to first class. With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, much more legroom, and wider seat and backrest, the first-class seat on your TGV INOUI journey has been designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

With TGV Lyria, choose the class that best suits your needs and will guarantee you the best travel experience: STANDARD, PREMIÈRE or PREMIÈRE SIGNATURE.

Take a train from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main

The train journey between Lyon and Frankfurt am Main is with TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV Lyria. Trains generally leave from LYON PART DIEU and arrive at FRANKFURT AM MAIN HBF.

Journey times vary according to the time you travel, the train you take and if you need to change trains. The shortest journeys take 5h 59m, while the average journey time is 6h 48m.

11 trains on average run every day on the Lyon - Frankfurt am Main line. The first train leaves as 6h 04m, and the last at 16h 04m. These times may vary depending on the day of the week.

The cost of a Lyon - Frankfurt am Main train fare varies according to several criteria, such as the date, train time, or the class chosen...

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

The price of a Lyon – Frankfurt am Main 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 Lyon to Frankfurt am Main 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 Lyon to Frankfurt am Main.

Price of a Lyon – Frankfurt am Main Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Lyon – Frankfurt am Main

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Lyon – Frankfurt am Main Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Lyon to Frankfurt am Main 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 Lyon to Frankfurt am Main and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Frankfurt am Main 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.

Companies serving Lyon - Frankfurt am Main

If you're travelling from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main, 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 Lyon to Frankfurt am Main on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main: 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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Classes of rail companies serving Lyon - Frankfurt am Main

To travel from Lyon to Frankfurt am Main, 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 Lyon to Frankfurt am Main 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

All on-board services provided by companies operating Lyon - Frankfurt am Main

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lyon to Frankfurt am Main 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.

Train timetables Lyon-Frankfurt am Main Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 04m 13h 00m 6h 56m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6602
  • Macon Loche Tgv
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 52 min
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9551
  • Forbach
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
8h 32m 14h 56m 6h 24m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 9898
  • Dijon
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Strasbourg
  • 45 min
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9591
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
10h 01m 16h 00m 5h 59m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9583
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Mulhouse
  • Strasbourg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
10h 04m 17h 03m 6h 59m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6612
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h02
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9553
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
11h 04m 17h 40m 6h 36m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6614
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 52 min
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9575
  • Strasbourg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 12 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
11h 38m 18h 44m 7h 06m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12176 - TGV INOUI 5516
  • Macon
  • Beaune
  • Dijon
  • 35 min
  • Dijon
    TGV Lyria 9213
  • Mulhouse
  • Basel Sbb
  • 20 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 5320
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Ringsheim Europa-Park
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
11h 38m 19h 13m 7h 35m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12176 - TGV INOUI 5516
  • Macon
  • Beaune
  • Dijon
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Strasbourg
  • 1h19
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9563
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
13h 04m 19h 40m 6h 36m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6694 - TGV INOUI 6618
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 55 min
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9577
  • Strasbourg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 12 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 70
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
14h 04m 21h 03m 6h 59m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6620
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h02
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9555
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
15h 04m 21h 43m 6h 39m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6622
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 53 min
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9579
  • Strasbourg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 12 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
16h 04m 23h 03m 6h 59m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6624
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 58 min
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9557
  • Forbach
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf