The average train between Renens and Lyon takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Renens 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 every 3 hours between Renens and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Renens is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Renens to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Renens station and arriving at Lyon station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Renens to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Renens VD station.
Renens to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Renens to Lyon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Renens and Lyon is 160.4 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Renens VD to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 4h 7m.