Mannheim to Lyon train with TGV

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mannheim to Lyon

Showing times and prices for Jun 16

Cheapest price

€89

Average price

€121

Fastest journey

5 h 21 m

Average duration

6 h 4 m

Trains per day

28

Distance

498 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Mannheim to Lyon will cost around €121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €89.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Mannheim to Lyon without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 271+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87406+SNCF | TGV INOUI5537
    4:43 AM13h16
    Mannheim Hbf
    5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu
    891One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 273+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87410+SNCF | TGV INOUI12177
    6:30 AM11h29
    Mannheim Hbf
    5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu
    891One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 271+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87406+SNCF | TGV INOUI12177
    4:43 AM13h16
    Mannheim Hbf
    5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu
    891One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 273+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87410+SNCF | TGV INOUI5537
    6:30 AM11h29
    Mannheim Hbf
    5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu
    891One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60403+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87406+SNCF | TGV INOUI12177
    4:01 AM13h58
    Mannheim Hbf
    5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu
    911One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Lyon 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 train which can get you there in 5h 19m. 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 €111.

Distance: 498 km

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Flight

€126

Average price

€42

Average price

Cheapest

€249

Average price

5h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 42m

Average total duration

9h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

13h 19m

Average total duration

10h 19m

Onboard

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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

Mannheim to Lyon train times

The table below shows live departures for Mannheim to Lyon trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
TGV9556+SNCF | TGV INOUI6617
Delayed
7:45 AM 9:40 AMMannheim Hbf
6h16
3:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 71+TGVTGV 9574+SNCF | TGV INOUI1217711:00 AM Mannheim Hbf
6h59
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 71+TGVTGV 9574+SNCF | TGV INOUI553711:00 AM Mannheim Hbf
6h59
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 71+TGVTGV 9574+TER96221+SNCF | TGV INOUI553711:00 AM Mannheim Hbf
6h59
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu4 transfers
SNCF | TGV INOUI5537+TGV9590
On time
11:40 AM Mannheim Hbf
6h19
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV INOUI9552 · 66271:42 PM Mannheim Hbf
6h12
7:54 PM Lyon Part Dieu1 transfer
SNCF | TGV INOUI95802:42 PM Mannheim Hbf
5h16
7:58 PM Lyon Part Dieu0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 73 · ICE 9572+SNCF | TGV INOUI5488 · 51243:00 PM Mannheim Hbf
6h59
9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 73 · ICE 9572+SNCF | TGV INOUI2362 · 66333:00 PM Mannheim Hbf
8h10
11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 373+SNCF | TGV INOUI2362 · 6633+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG874463:37 PM Mannheim Hbf
7h33
11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 60403+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87406+SNCF | TGV INOUI121774:01 AM Mannheim Hbf
13h58
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 60403+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87406+SNCF | TGV INOUI55374:01 AM Mannheim Hbf
13h58
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 60403+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87406+SNCF | TGV INOUI98774:01 AM Mannheim Hbf
8h59
1:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 271+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87406+SNCF | TGV INOUI98774:43 AM Mannheim Hbf
8h17
1:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu3 transfers
Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 271+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87406+SNCF | TGV INOUI55374:43 AM Mannheim Hbf
13h16
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu3 transfers
Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 271+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87406+SNCF | TGV INOUI121774:43 AM Mannheim Hbf
13h16
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu3 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · 4709+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87408+SNCF | TGV INOUI55374:57 AM Mannheim Hbf
13h02
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu3 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · 4709+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87408+SNCF | TGV INOUI98774:57 AM Mannheim Hbf
8h03
1:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu3 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · 4709+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87408+SNCF | TGV INOUI121774:57 AM Mannheim Hbf
13h02
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 273+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87410+SNCF | TGV INOUI98776:30 AM Mannheim Hbf
6h30
1:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 273+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87410+SNCF | TGV INOUI121776:30 AM Mannheim Hbf
11h29
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 273+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87410+SNCF | TGV INOUI55376:30 AM Mannheim Hbf
11h29
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
TGV9558+SNCF | TGV INOUI66116:40 AM Mannheim Hbf
6h16
12:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu1 transfer
TGV9568+SNCF | TGV INOUI98777:39 AM Mannheim Hbf
5h21
1:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 711+TGVTGV 9576+SNCF | TGV INOUI98799:01 AM Mannheim Hbf
8h02
5:03 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 711+TGVTGV 9576+SNCF | TGV INOUI121779:01 AM Mannheim Hbf
8h58
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 711+TGVTGV 9576+SNCF | TGV INOUI55379:01 AM Mannheim Hbf
8h58
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 277+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87424+SNCF | TGV INOUI55379:37 AM Mannheim Hbf
8h22
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 277+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87424+SNCF | TGV INOUI98799:37 AM Mannheim Hbf
7h26
5:03 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 277+Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG87424+SNCF | TGV INOUI121779:37 AM Mannheim Hbf
8h22
5:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu2 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Mannheim to Lyon?

The best time to book your train from Mannheim to Lyon is 4 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Mannheim to Lyon route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Mannheim to Lyon per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Mannheim to Lyon.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Mannheim to Lyon

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Trains from Mannheim to Lyon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €59 but you can travel from only €27 by bus.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 498 km distance in 5h 16m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €27
Distance
498 km
Average train duration
5h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
€59
Trains per day
3
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
5h 16m
First train
3:15 AM
Last train
11:00 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
5 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €27

Train companies: TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Mannheim to Lyon trainsTGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Mannheim and Lyon from €27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

TGV

About
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France. It operates a fleet of modern trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type provides different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. Ticket options include Standard, Flexi, and Prem’s. Onboard facilities feature a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. Popular TGV routes include Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 16m
Cheapest Price
€79
TGV frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 suitcase included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions and ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals and bar service, at-seat dining in first class
Seat reservation
Included in first class, optional fee in second class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

SNCF | TGV INOUI

About
SNCF's TGV INOUI is a premium high-speed train service operating across France and to other European cities. Launched in 2017, it aims to provide an enhanced travel experience with greater comfort, connectivity, and services compared to traditional TGV services. TGV INOUI trains offer features like adjustable seats, electrical outlets, fold-down tables, and dedicated luggage spaces. Passengers can enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and access to the TGV INOUI portal for entertainment and journey information. The service also includes a \Bistro TGV INOUI\" for dining, with options for online ordering. SNCF is also introducing a new generation of TGV INOUI trains from 2026, which will be more modular, energy-efficient, and 97% recyclable."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 16m
Cheapest Price
€59
SNCF | TGV INOUI frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 hand luggage + 2 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car (not all trains), at-seat service in 1st class, snack bar/cafe
Seat reservation
Second class: Optional, additional fee. First class: Included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers: Free. Large dogs: Paid ticket required. Guide dogs: Free
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 16m
Cheapest Price
€175
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Mannheim to Lyon

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mannheim to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Mannheim to Lyon can start from as little as €59 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Mannheim to Lyon is €126; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Mannheim to Lyon is 5h 16m to travel the 498 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Mannheim to Lyon leaves at 3:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Mannheim to Lyon leaves at 11:00 PM.
Yes,there are 1 direct trains a day from Mannheim to Lyon with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Lyon. Take the fast train with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI from Mannheim to Lyon.
When taking a train from Mannheim to Lyon, you can count on TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) for the best way to get you to Lyon. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Mannheim and Lyon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Lyon from Mannheim is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 16m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Mannheim to Lyon is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mannheim and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Mannheim to Lyon

Mannheim
Lyon
The major train station for departures in Mannheim is Mannheim Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Mannheim Hbf for your trip from Mannheim to Lyon.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Saturday: 08:00 - 20:30
  • Sunday: 08:00 - 20:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Dining
Dining
  • Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten
  • Corner
  • Liman Döner
  • Kaschmir-Tandoori
Hotel
Hotel
  • Central
  • Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center
  • InterCityHotel Mannheim
  • City Hotel
Mannheim-FriedrichsfeldWifiLockersShoppingParkingTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
9 km

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