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Musée Paul-Dini
Main local museum covering art, archaeology and regional history, set in a former grain market in the heart of town.
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 11 trains that leave Paris for Villefranche-sur-Saône every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 365 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 32 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.
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17758Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a flight costs an average of £41.
Distance: 365 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£54 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône trains for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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6607+ 17758 | On time 9:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h39 | 11:39 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 1 change | |
17771 | 9:23 Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 4h56 | 14:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
6937+ 59503 | 9:46 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h32 | 12:18 Villefranche-sur-Saône | 1 change | |
6611+ 17760 | 11:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h39 | 13:39 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 1 change | |
17773 | 11:32 Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 4h47 | 16:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
6941+ 59505 | 12:46 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h32 | 15:18 Villefranche-sur-Saône | 1 change | |
6685+ 17762 | 12:52 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h46 | 15:38 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 1 change | |
17775 | 13:32 Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 4h47 | 18:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
6619+ 17764 | 15:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h39 | 17:39 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 1 change | |
17777 | 15:30 Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 4h48 | 20:18 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
6621+ 59507 | 15:52 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h42 | 18:34 Villefranche-sur-Saône | 1 change | |
6623+ 17816 | 17:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h38 | 19:38 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 1 change | |
17779 | 17:27 Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 4h52 | 22:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
6951+ 59577 | 18:46 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h42 | 21:28 Villefranche-sur-Saône | 1 change | |
6689+ 886036 | 19:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h37 | 21:37 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 365 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 365 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 21:27 |
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Discover the best of Villefranche-sur-Saône — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Villefranche-sur-Saône trip today.
Main local museum covering art, archaeology and regional history, set in a former grain market in the heart of town.
Contemporary exhibition venue linked to the Paul-Dini museum, showing modern and regional art in a central urban setting.
Local cultural venue hosting temporary art exhibitions and heritage displays, useful for seeing the town’s creative scene.
The town’s main historic street, lined with arcades, shops and notable facades, ideal for a first walk through central Villefranche.
Pleasant green park for a break from the centre, with lawns and walking paths popular with local residents and families.
Central square beside Notre-Dame-des-Marais, lively and practical for admiring the church and surrounding historic buildings.
A Lyonnais sausage usually served warm with potatoes or lentils. It is a regional staple in the Rhône area and widely eaten in Beaujolais country.
A rich chicken stew from nearby Bresse cooked with cream, often with morels. It is a classic celebratory dish across the wider Lyonnais region.
Freshwater pike dumplings in a creamy crayfish sauce. This elegant regional dish is strongly associated with Lyon and the Saône valley.
Elegant restaurant known for refined French seasonal cooking and a calm, polished atmosphere suited to a longer dinner.
Traditional bouchon-style restaurant serving Lyonnais and Beaujolais dishes in a friendly, rustic setting in central Villefranche-sur-Saône.
Well-regarded brasserie with classic French dishes, regional wines and a relaxed atmosphere convenient for the town centre.
Moderate for France: lodging and dining are usually cheaper than Lyon, while local transport and everyday café costs stay fairly typical for the region.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is enough in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône trains use the Paris Gare de Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station pair, with some services arriving at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere. Use this guide to compare Paris and Villefranche-sur-Saône train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse 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: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
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 options include: Le Faisan Doré, Restaurant Le Beaujolais
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Ticket office support is available at Villefranche-sur-Saône. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Villefranche-sur-Saône. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Saône: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Saône: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villefranche-sur-Saône: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Plus Hotel Plaisance, Hotel Mercure Villefranche en Beaujolais.
Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere.
ATMs are available at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere.
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