The average train between Lyon and Saumur takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Saumur. 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Saumur. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Saumur at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Le Mans and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Saumur? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Saumur station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Lyon to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saumur station.
Book your Lyon to Saumur train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lyon and Saumur is 412.6 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumur via Le Mans and Angers St Laud in around 5h 20m.