Reading to Lyon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lyon takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. 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.

6h 36m
Duration: 949 km
Distance: €321
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv

6h 9m

€241–477

Reading to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:42 PM → 8:36 PM
5h 53m • 4 changes
2:44 PM → 9:40 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
3:13 PM → 10:05 PM
5h 51m • 4 changes
3:46 PM → 11:24 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM
6h 35m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:55 AM → 1:10 PM
7h 15m • 4 changes
7:12 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 58m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 57m • 4 changes
9:44 AM → 5:10 PM
6h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:20 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
11:13 AM → 6:14 PM
6h • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM
6h 35m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM
6h 35m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM
6h 35m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Lyon Perrache via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 9m.

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