The average train between Sanremo and Lyon takes 8h and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Sanremo 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 Sanremo and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sanremo is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sanremo 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sanremo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sanremo station and arriving at Lyon station via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Sanremo to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Nice Ville station.
Sanremo to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Sanremo to Lyon train tickets online with Trenitalia, ZOU! and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sanremo and Lyon is 315.6 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Sanremo to Lyon Part Dieu via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, and Marseille St Charles in around 6h 33m.