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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: ParisDeparture location: Gare de LyonArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: LyonDestination location: Lyon Part Dieu
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: ParisDeparture location: Gare de LyonArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: LyonDestination location: Lyon Part Dieu
- This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: ParisDeparture location: Gare de LyonArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: LyonDestination location: Lyon-St Exupéry (TGV)
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: ParisDeparture location: Gare de LyonArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: LyonDestination location: Lyon Part Dieu
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: ParisDeparture location: Gare de LyonArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: LyonDestination location: Lyon Part Dieu
Train Paris to Lyon: Trip Overview
Train Companies
Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the temperature but often complained with the value for money. TGV inOui ticket prices on this trip start at $33.00
Based on 39 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the wifi. Trenitalia ticket prices on this trip start at $30.00
Based on 5 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. TGV Lyria ticket prices on this trip start at $126.00
Based on 2 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. TER ticket prices on this trip start at $60.00
Based on 7 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the seats. SNCF Intercités ticket prices on this trip start at $69.00
Paris to Lyon Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 25 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 7:00AM - 10:00PM |
Minimum Price | $44 |
Average Ticket Price | $74 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 1h47m |
Average Train Trip Duration | 1h57m |
Distance | 243 miles (391 km) |
Train Companies on This Route | TGV inOui, Trenitalia, TGV Lyria, TER, SNCF Intercités |
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Paris and Lyon?
Paris Gare de Lyon, Place Louis-Armand, 75571 Paris, France
Gare de LyonParis Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, 17 Bd de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, France
Gare Montparnasse95 Rue de Maubeuge, 75010 Paris, France
Gare du Nord85 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris, France
Gare d'Austerlitz7 Rue Thierry le Luron, 92300 Levallois-Perret, France
Rue Thierry le LuronGare Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle, 69003 Lyon, France
Lyon Part DieuRue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
PerracheFrequently asked questions for your trip Paris - Lyon
The average train ticket price from Paris to Lyon is $74. The best way to find train tickets from Paris to Lyon is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Paris and Lyon is around 1h 57m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 47m. This is the time it takes to travel the 245 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Paris to Lyon can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Paris to Lyon by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Paris to Lyon, you can travel comfortably and safely with TGV inOui, Trenitalia, TGV Lyria.
Trains traveling between Paris and Lyon leave from Gare de Lyon or Gare Montparnasse and arrive at Lyon Part Dieu, Perrache, Lyon Airport.
Once in Lyon, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are La Place des Terreaux/Bartholdi Fountain, Boat Trips, Institut Lumière, Musée d’Art Contemporain, Parc de la Tête d'Or.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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 $26 to $96 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 $26 which is on 2024-04-29.
Usually TGV will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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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