Trains tickets from Paris to Lyon

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from $80
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from $72
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MonMay 5
TueMay 6
from $48
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from $72

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Paris
    Departure location: Paris Gare de Lyon
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon Part-Dieu
    Operated by: Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Paris
    Departure location: Paris Gare de Lyon
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon Part-Dieu
    Operated by: Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Paris
    Departure location: Paris Gare de Lyon
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon Part-Dieu
    Operated by: Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Paris
    Departure location: Paris Gare de Lyon
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon Part-Dieu
    Operated by: Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Paris
    Departure location: Paris Gare de Lyon
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon Part-Dieu
    Operated by: Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Paris to Lyon.

Bus
Average Price$14 - $161Average Duration5h 55m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$31 - $192Average Duration1h 56m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$19 - $88Average Duration4h 50m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Paris to Lyon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 1 hour 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
1h 56mAverage Duration
$31Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Paris to Lyon: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$73
Average train trip duration1h 56m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure6:19am
Distance243 miles (391 km)
Latest train departure9:00pm

Paris to Lyon Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/29
$60
04/30
$72
Today
$80
05/02
$72
05/03
$72
05/04
$72
05/05
No data
05/06
$48
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Paris to Lyon was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Paris to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $48 to $165 for a train ticket from Paris to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-05-06.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Paris to Lyon is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lyon you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Paris and Lyon, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Paris to Lyon, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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