The average train between Lyon and Orsay takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Orsay. 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 5 times a day between Lyon and Orsay. 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 Orsay at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Massy TGV and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Orsay station via Massy TGV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Lyon to Orsay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Orsay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Massy TGV station.
The distance between Lyon and Orsay is 384.3 km. The road distance is 440 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy TGV every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 2h 3m.