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Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Trenitalia FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6645 | 07:30 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h14 | 09:44 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0 changesDirect | |
Trenitalia FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6645 | 07:30 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h56 | 09:26 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV INOUI 6607 | 09:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h56 | 10:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
Trenitalia FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6647 | 09:56 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h56 | 11:52 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
Trenitalia FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6647 | 09:56 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h11 | 12:07 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV INOUI 6609 | 10:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h56 | 11:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV INOUI 6611 | 11:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h56 | 12:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV INOUI 6613 | 11:52 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h04 | 13:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV INOUI 6615 | 12:52 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h03 | 14:55 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV INOUI 6685 | 12:52 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h03 | 14:55 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TER 17775 | 13:33 Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 5h11 | 18:44 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV INOUI 6617 | 13:54 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h02 | 15:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
Trenitalia FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6651 | 14:14 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h55 | 16:09 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
Trenitalia FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6651 | 14:14 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h23 | 16:37 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV INOUI 6619 | 15:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h56 | 16:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TER 17777 | 15:35 Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 5h09 | 20:44 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
Trenitalia FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6653 | 16:30 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h55 | 18:25 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
Trenitalia FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6653 | 16:30 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h18 | 18:48 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV INOUI 6687 | 17:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h56 | 18:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV INOUI 6623 | 17:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h56 | 18:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV INOUI 6663 | 17:26 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h56 | 19:22 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
Trenitalia FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6655 | 20:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h10 | 22:10 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0 changesDirect | |
Trenitalia FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6655 | 20:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h56 | 21:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesDirect | |
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Fastest Journey
1 h 55 m
Average
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
393 km
Of the 23 trains that leave Paris for Lyon every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 393 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 26 |
Train providers 9 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 22:35 |
You can travel by train to Lyon from Paris with Trenitalia, TGV INOUI and SNCF | TGV INOUI for as low as £29. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Trenitalia is the national railway of Italy, providing a comprehensive network of trains across the country including trains to Lyon from Paris. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca, as well as regional and intercity services. Frecciarossa trains are the fastest, reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h, while Frecciargento and Frecciabianca offer a more leisurely journey. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Standard, and Business Class. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. Popular routes include Milan to Rome, Venice to Florence, and Naples to Bari.
Paris to Lyon train information with Trenitalia:
Travelling between two of France's biggest cities couldn't be easier thanks to the direct train route provided by France train companies SNCF and TGV. Due to the direct route from Paris to Lyon, trains takes on average 1 hour and 57 minutes although it can be much slower if you take a regional train.
The Paris to Lyon train is operated by SNCF, France's state train company and TGV, France's high-speed train.
The average time for the Paris to Lyon train is 1 hour 57 minutes, although it can take up to 5 hours if you go by the SNCF region TER train.
There are around 33 trains from Paris to Lyon that leave throughout the day. The first train from Paris to Lyon leaves at 5:50 in the morning the last Paris to Lyon train leaves at 20:59.
Departure train station: Trains for Lyon depart from either Paris Bercy or Paris Gare du Lyon. High-speed TGV services depart from Paris Gare du Lyon, a major Parisian train terminus for services to eastern and southern France located to the southeast of the city in the 12th arrondissement. The station is connected to the rest of Paris via the metro system on Lines 1 and 5. From the very central areas of Paris such as Chatelet, metro journeys are just a few minutes to Gare du Lyon. Paris Bercy is also found in the southeast of the city, one stop on from Gare du Lyon on Line 14.
Arrival train station: Direct trains from Paris to Lyon arrive at Lyon's main station - Lyon Part Dieu, which is located in Lyon's 4th arrondissement. It is served by metro line B and trams T1, T3 and T4 as well as the Rhônexpress, which is the direct tram to Lyon Airport. The station has luggage storage, wifi and toilets available to all customers.
When departing from Paris, you have various train station options to start your route from including Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your route in train stations like Lyon Part Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lyon Part Dieu, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.
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