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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Lyon takes 11h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. 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.

11h 11m
Duration
1,146 km
Distance
€351
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
8h 47m
€292–517

Cardiff to Lyon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,146.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 8h 47m.

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