The average train between Madrid and Lyon takes 17h 40m and the fastest train takes 9h 11m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week 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 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 40m. 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 Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
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 1,282 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lyon Part Dieu via Nimes in around 9h 29m.
