The average train between Lyon and Tours takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Tours. 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 Tours. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Tours at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Tours. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Tours station via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Lyon to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Book your Lyon to Tours train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lyon and Tours is 365.7 km. The road distance is 638 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps via Massy Tgv in around 3h 51m.