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Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
Museum displaying the Bayeux Tapestry with an audio guide and interpretation of the Norman conquest and the embroidery’s story.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Bayeux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Bayeux will cost around £130 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
To travel from Lyon to Bayeux you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Lyon to Bayeux run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 572 km distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 572 km |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 6:24 |
Last train 21:04 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Lyon to Bayeux.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Bayeux trains for tomorrow, Friday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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6602+ 3309 | 6:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h07 | 11:11 Gare de Bayeux | 1 change | |
6690+ 3335+ 852623 | 7:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h24 | 12:28 Gare de Bayeux | 2 changes | |
6608+ 3311 | 8:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h06 | 13:10 Gare de Bayeux | 1 change | |
6612+ 3313 | 10:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h07 | 15:11 Gare de Bayeux | 1 change | |
6614+ 3341+ 852631 | 11:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h29 | 16:33 Gare de Bayeux | 2 changes | |
6616+ 3315 | 11:34 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h40 | 17:14 Gare de Bayeux | 1 change | |
6618+ 3317 | 13:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h07 | 18:11 Gare de Bayeux | 1 change | |
6620+ 3319 | 14:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h16 | 19:20 Gare de Bayeux | 1 change | |
6622+ 3321 | 15:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h20 | 20:24 Gare de Bayeux | 1 change | |
6624+ 3323 | 16:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h19 | 21:23 Gare de Bayeux | 1 change | |
6626+ 3325 | 17:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h08 | 22:12 Gare de Bayeux | 1 change | |
6628+ 3329 | 18:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h08 | 23:12 Gare de Bayeux | 1 change | |
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Museum displaying the Bayeux Tapestry with an audio guide and interpretation of the Norman conquest and the embroidery’s story.
Museum on the Battle of Normandy with vehicles, uniforms and a clear overview of the 1944 campaign in the Bayeux area.
Art and history museum in the former bishops’ palace, with lace, porcelain and local collections linked to Bayeux’s heritage.
Photogenic riverside route with old mills, water channels and stone houses; one of Bayeux’s prettiest short walks.
Main old-town street lined with timbered and stone buildings, shops and hôtels particuliers, ideal for strolling between key sights.
Public garden in the centre with lawns, mature trees and calm paths, a pleasant pause between museums and memorial sites.
A rustic apple tart from Normandy, often caramelised and served warm. It showcases the region’s celebrated apples and dairy-rich cooking.
Normandy tripe stew slowly cooked with cider, Calvados and vegetables. A traditional offal dish linked to nearby Caen and regional farmhouse cuisine.
Fresh local oysters from the Norman coast, prized for their briny flavour and close connection to the oyster beds around the Channel shoreline.
Stylish restaurant offering carefully presented seasonal French cooking with a more upscale feel, suitable for a longer dinner.
Elegant restaurant in Bayeux known for refined Norman cuisine, seafood and seasonal produce in a polished but welcoming setting.
Popular traditional crêperie serving galettes, crêpes and Norman cider in a relaxed historic setting close to the old centre.
Moderate for Normandy: hotels and dining cost more in peak season, but cafés, casual meals and local transport remain reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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Gare de Bayeux -> Office de tourisme de Bayeux, Pont Saint-Jean, Bayeux
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Bayeux 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 Bayeux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Bayeux trains use the Lyon Part Dieu to Gare de Bayeux station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Bayeux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu 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: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
Gare de Bayeux has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Pommier Restaurant, La Rapière
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Bayeux. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Bayeux. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Bayeux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Bayeux: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Bayeux: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel de la Gare, Campanile Bayeux, Château de Bellefontaine.
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