The average train between Nantes and Lyon takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes 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 5 times a day between Nantes and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Nantes is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nantes station and arriving at Lyon station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.
Nantes to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Nantes to Lyon train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nantes and Lyon is 516.3 km. The road distance is 803 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu 3 times a day. Tickets cost €160–270 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route every 4 hours.
