The average train between Saintes and Lyon takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes 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 3 times a day between Saintes and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Angouleme and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Saintes station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Angouleme station and St Pierre Des Corps station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
Saintes to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Saintes and Lyon is 425.3 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Saintes to Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 14m.
