The average train between Istres and Lyon takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Istres 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 4 hours between Istres and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Istres is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Miramas and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Istres 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 Istres to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Miramas station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Avignon Centre station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Istres to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Miramas station.
Istres to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Istres and Lyon is 248.8 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Istres to Lyon Part Dieu via Miramas, Avignon Centre, and Avignon Tgv in around 3h 5m.