The average train between Lyon and Cahors takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Cahors. 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 twice daily between Lyon and Cahors. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Cahors at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

8h 5m • 1 change

6h 24m • 1 change
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13h 7m • 1 change

5h 57m • 1 change

6h 31m • 1 change
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13h 8m • 1 change

5h 57m • 1 change

6h 31m • 1 change
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13h 8m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cahors. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Cahors station via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Lyon to Cahors train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Cahors train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cahors station.
Book your Lyon to Cahors train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Cahors is 304.1 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cahors via Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 47m.