The average train between Saumur and Lyon takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Saumur 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 Saumur and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saumur is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Angers St Laud and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Saumur to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Saumur station and arriving at Lyon station via Angers Saint-Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Saumur to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
Saumur to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Saumur and Lyon is 412.6 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a train from Saumur to Lyon Part Dieu via Angers St Laud and Le Mans in around 5h 23m.