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Cardiff to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Lyon takes 9h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

9h 40m
Duration
1,136 km
Distance
€363
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
8h 9m
€277–587

Cardiff to Lyon train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,136 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lyon Perrache via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 9m.

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