The average train between Briare and Lyon takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Briare to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Briare and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 8:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Briare is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Briare to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Briare station and arriving at Lyon station via Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Briare to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Briare station.
Briare to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Briare to Lyon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Briare and Lyon is 264.7 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Briare to Lyon Part Dieu via Nevers in around 4h 30m.