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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£39
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£53
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
2 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
2 h 37 m
Trains on 20 Sept
2
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 2 trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:442h35Paris Gare de Lyon10:19Villefranche-sur-Saône station£391One-way0 changes- 8:002h39Paris Gare de Lyon10:39Villefranche-sur-Saône station£671One-way0 changes
- 7:442h35Paris Gare de Lyon10:19Villefranche-sur-Saône station£391One-way0 changes
- 8:002h39Paris Gare de Lyon10:39Villefranche-sur-Saône station£671One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £366.
Distance: 364 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£73 Average Price | £366 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £99 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station costing on average £73.
A coach is £341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station costing on average £366.
Other travel options to Villefranche-sur-Saône station take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 1m.
Coach takes on average 6h 2m.
The journey is about 1h 24m faster (2h 35m by train vs 3h 59m by car) and roughly £26 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£73 vs £99). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:44 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h35 | 10:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h39 | 10:39 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station
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Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 11:49. The fastest train covers the 364 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 364 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 11:49 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Paris Gare de Lyon and Villefranche-sur-Saône station from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
SNCF | TGV INOUI
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FAQs: Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare de Lyon and Villefranche-sur-Saône station
Most Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station trains use the Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare de Lyon and Villefranche-sur-Saône station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Paris Gare de Lyon from Paris city centre
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
Getting to Villefranche-sur-Saône from Villefranche-sur-Saône city centre
Villefranche-sur-Saône train station facilities and services
Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 and drink
Food options include: Le Faisan Doré, Restaurant Le Beaujolais
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Villefranche-sur-Saône. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Villefranche-sur-Saône. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Villefranche-sur-Saône: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Villefranche-sur-Saône: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Villefranche-sur-Saône: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Best Western Plus Hotel Plaisance, Hotel Mercure Villefranche en Beaujolais.
Most popular train connections from Paris Gare de Lyon
Most popular trains to and from Villefranche-sur-Saône station and Paris Gare de Lyon
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