The average train between Caen and Lyon takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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 every 3 hours between Caen and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Caen to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Lyon station via Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Caen to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your Caen to Lyon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Caen and Lyon is 546.8 km. The road distance is 675 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Lyon Perrache via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 4h 51m.