The average train between Lyon and Royan takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Royan. 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 Royan. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Royan at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Marne La Vallee Chessy and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Royan. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Royan station via Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Lyon to Royan train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Royan train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Royan station.
Book your Lyon to Royan train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Royan is 456.7 km. The road distance is 1,005 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Royan via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Angouleme in around 8h 12m.