The average train between Lyon and Avallon takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Avallon. 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 Lyon and Avallon. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Avallon at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Dijon Ville and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Avallon. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Avallon station via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Lyon to Avallon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Avallon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Avallon station.
Book your Lyon to Avallon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Avallon is 206.4 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avallon via Dijon Ville and Laroche Migennes in around 6h 18m.