Train Lyon to Payerne from CHF 78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Payerne takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Payerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 15m
Duration: 280 km
Distance: CHF 78
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
Take the train from Lausanne to Payernetrain R9 / ...

4h 21m

CHF 54–163

Lyon to Payerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lyon and Payerne. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Payerne at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

8:38 PM → 2:33 AM
Arrives next day
5h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:38 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 5:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
3:35 PM → 7:27 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 5:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 5:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 5:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 5:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 5:27 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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