Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Paris. The journey takes about 1 hour 56 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 56 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Trenitalia ticket prices on this trip start at £25
Based on 53 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. TGV inOui ticket prices on this trip start at £49
SNCF - TER offers 4 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at £64. The quickest ride takes around 310. SNCF - TER offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
Based on 12 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained with the seats. SNCF Intercités ticket prices on this trip start at £77
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Paris by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Lyon to Paris?
The cheapest train tickets from Lyon to Paris start from £25. The average price for this train route is around £46. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lyon to Paris?
The average train journey time from Lyon to Paris is 1h 56m, covering a distance of 243 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 52m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which train operators serve the Lyon to Paris route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lyon to Paris?
The earliest train from Lyon to Paris departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:38.
Which is the best train operator from Lyon to Paris?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Lyon to Paris?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator SNCF Intercités has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Lyon to Paris?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Lyon to Paris?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is SNCF Intercités, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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02/12
£47
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£47
Today
£47
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£57
06/12
£38
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£43
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£43
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£43
The cheapest trip from Lyon to Paris was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £38
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Lyon to Paris as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £38 to £129 for a train ticket from Lyon to Paris based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £38, which is on 2025-12-06.
The cheapest trip from Lyon to Paris was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £38
