The average train between Madrid and Lyon takes 18h 2m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Lyon. 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 once daily between Madrid and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 12:50 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Lyon station via Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.
Madrid to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Madrid and Lyon is 912.1 km. The road distance is 1,286 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lyon Part Dieu via Avignon Tgv in around 9h 26m.
