
1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Luggage
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£59
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£84
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 46 m
Trains on 18 Sept
9
Distance
439 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
To travel from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris you need to make at least one change.
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889953 · 886815Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £64, while a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 439 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price Cheapest | £128 Average Price | £116 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris:
A train is £64 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris costing on average £128.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Coach takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around £64 compared to roughly £116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £52. The journey takes 6h 47m versus 5h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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889951+ 6690 | 4:33 Le Puy-en-Velay station | 4h29 | 9:02 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 change | |
889975 · 886813+ 6612 | 6:43 Le Puy-en-Velay station | 5h25 | 12:08 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 changes | |
889953 · 886815+ 6614 | 7:39 Le Puy-en-Velay station | 5h21 | 13:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 changes | |
873704+ 5966 | 8:07 Le Puy-en-Velay station | 5h53 | 14:00 Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 1 change | |
889955 · 886867+ 6616 | 8:46 Le Puy-en-Velay station | 4h44 | 13:30 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 changes | |
889959+ 6694 | 10:33 Le Puy-en-Velay station | 4h27 | 15:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 change | |
889977 · 886833+ 6624 | 12:38 Le Puy-en-Velay station | 5h30 | 18:08 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 changes | |
889963 · 886849+ 6630 | 16:13 Le Puy-en-Velay station | 4h47 | 21:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 changes | |
889979 · 886855+ 6634 | 17:35 Le Puy-en-Velay station | 5h33 | 23:08 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 439 km distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 439 km |
Average train duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 4:32 |
Last train 21:39 |
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World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
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Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
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Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
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Most Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris trains use the Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris Gare de Lyon station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne. Use this guide to compare Le Puy-en-Velay and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Le Puy-en-Velay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Poivrier, La Taverne
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Le Puy-en-Velay. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Le Puy-en-Velay. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Le Puy-en-Velay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Le Puy-en-Velay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Le Puy-en-Velay: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Styles Le Puy-en-Velay, Hotel Chris'tel, Dyke Hotel.
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Croq'Voyage, Eat'Shop, Selecta
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.".
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:45 - 18:00. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Available at Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne: The station is fully accessible, including step-free access throughout the station. An office to assist people with disabilities is located next to the ticket office, open daily from 06:00 to 23:15.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Paris Bercy, Kyriad Paris Bercy Village, Hotel Le Quartier Bercy-Square.
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