The average train between Reading and Lyon takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lyon station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Reading to Lyon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lyon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Reading to Lyon train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and 4 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Lyon is 764.9 km. The road distance is 947 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Lyon Part Dieu via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 57m.