Train Frankfurt - Lyon from 49 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Frankfurt - Lyon
Train Frankfurt Lyon in brief
Average price
132.27 €
Price range
49.00 € - 242.00 €
Fastest Frankfurt-Lyon train
5h55min
Number of trains / day
10
It will take you 5h55min by train from Frankfurt to reach Lyon. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Frankfurt and Lyon is 563 km and the average speed is 95 km/h.
The Frankfurt-Lyon trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
No bus company provides the route Frankfurt - Lyon.
Train price calendar Frankfurt - Lyon
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Tuesday, November 17, from 38 €.
November 2026
December 2026
Prices recorded on November 14, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Frankfurt to Lyon cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Tuesday, with an average price of 58 €. The most expensive is Sunday (104 € on average).
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Frankfurt - Lyon train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking more than 60 days before departure costs 83 € on average, against 142 € the day before or on the day of departure: 42% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 40 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Frankfurt and Lyon
On average, 1 departure a day links Frankfurt to Lyon. A single company runs the route.
By day of the week
By time of day
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Frankfurt to Lyon by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Frankfurt to Lyon costs 84 € on average, from 49 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
First and last train Frankfurt Lyon.
First Train Frankfurt - Lyon.
Departure at 14:02
Last Train Frankfurt - Lyon
Departure at 14:02
Frankfurt - Lyon train on average every
minutes
Which train companies for Frankfurt to Lyon?
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
- inOui, SNCF's premium TGV
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Frankfurt to Lyon
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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