There are 5 ways to get from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon by train, subway, bus, taxi or foot
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Recommended option
Train • 14 min
€2 - €3
Cheapest option
Line 91 bus • 31 min
€1 - €3
3 alternative options
Line 5 subway • 26 min
€2
Taxi • 10 min
€15 - €19
Walk • 56 min
Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon by walk and train
The journey time between Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon is around 8 min and covers a distance of around 6 km. The fastest journey normally takes 7 min. Operated by Transilien, the Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon service departs from Gare du Nord and arrives in Paris Gare De Lyon. Typically 986 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon walk and train schedules
Departing Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon is to line 5 subway which costs €2 and takes 26 min.
The quickest way to get from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon is to taxi which costs €15 - €19 and takes 10 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Valenciennes and arriving at Gare De Lyon - Diderot. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon is 4 km.
The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs €2 - €3.
The train from Paris Nord to Paris Gare De Lyon takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon bus services, operated by Bus RATP, depart from Valenciennes station.
Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Transilien, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon is to train which takes 14 min and costs €2 - €3. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus, which costs €1 - €3 and takes 31 min.
- Distance: 4.2 km
- Duration: 14 min
What companies run services between Gare du Nord, Île-de-France, France and Gare de Lyon, Île-de-France, France?
Transilien operates a train from Paris Nord to Paris Gare De Lyon every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €2 - €3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Bus RATP operates a bus from Valenciennes to Gare De Lyon - Diderot every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1 - €3 and the journey takes 22 min.
Transilien is a suburban rail network operated by SNCF that departs from major Paris train stations and connects the Ile de France region. Transilien operates the following lines: RER A, B, C, D, and E; Transilien trains H, J, K, L, N, P, R and U; Tram 4 and 11 Express; and the Noctilien night bus. Tickets and passes can be purchased from ‘Ile-de-France’ ticket machines and desks in train, Metro and RER stations.
Contact Details
- Website
- transilien.com
Train from Paris Nord to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- Transilien
Subway from Gare du Nord to Quai de la Rapée
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- RATP Paris
Bus from Valenciennes to Gare De Lyon - Diderot
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- ratp.fr
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
Taxis G7
- Phone
- +33 1 41 27 66 99
- Website
- g7.fr
Taxi in Paris
- Phone
- +33 9 77217272
- Website
- taxiinparis.fr
Grey Shuttle
- Phone
- +33 673 876 840
- Website
- greyshuttle.com
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Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon bus services, operated by Bus RATP, arrive at Gare De Lyon - Diderot station.
Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Transilien, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
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