The average train between Laon and Lyon takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Laon 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 Laon and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laon is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Laon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Laon station and arriving at Lyon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Laon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laon station.
Laon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Laon to Lyon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris).
The distance between Laon and Lyon is 433.9 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Laon to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, and Massy TGV in around 5h 12m.