The average train between Paris and Lyon takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Paris 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 hourly between Paris and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris station and arriving at Lyon station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.
Paris to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Paris to Lyon train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Trenitalia.
The distance between Paris and Lyon is 393.4 km. The road distance is 426 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu hourly. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route.
