The average train between Lyon and Ancenis takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Ancenis. 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Ancenis. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Ancenis at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ancenis. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Ancenis station via Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Lyon to Ancenis train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Ancenis train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ancenis station.
Book your Lyon to Ancenis train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Ancenis is 494.6 km. The road distance is 770 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ancenis via Angers St Laud in around 4h 26m.