The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Heidelberg
Cheapest price
€109
Average price
€109
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
499 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Heidelberg will cost around €109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €109.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Heidelberg without transferring at least once.
TGV 9583+
ICE 1574
TGV 9583+
ICE 1574Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €120.
Distance: 499 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€114 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €221 Average price |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lyon to Heidelberg train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Heidelberg trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:02 AM Lyon | 5h32 | 1:34 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:04 AM Lyon | 5h30 | 1:34 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Heidelberg
Trains from Lyon to Heidelberg run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €57 but you can travel from only €27 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 499 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 499 km |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €57 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: TGV, TGV INOUI from Lyon to Heidelberg trainsTGV, TGV INOUI trains will get you between Lyon and Heidelberg from €27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lyon to Heidelberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Heidelberg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Lyon, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Lyon Part Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. When arriving in Heidelberg, you can end your route in train stations like Heidelberg Hbf, Heidelberg-Altstadt station and Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lyon Part Dieu, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Heidelberg Hbf, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lyon to Heidelberg
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
- Persepolis
- Zum Brückenaff
- 'S' Kastanie
- Choa
- Parkhotel Atlantic
- Hackteufel
- Goldener Falke
- Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
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