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Lyon to Paris by train
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Cheapest Price AU$18.25
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30 days in advance AU$116.07
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First train05:16
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Last train22:04
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 55m
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Distance400 kilometres
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Trains per day33
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Avg. journey time3hr 37m
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Train operators
From Lyon to Paris by train
Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Lyon to Paris by train. With 33 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.
Cost of train tickets between Lyon and Paris
The cheapest train tickets from Lyon to Paris start at AU$18.25. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, AU$116. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around AU$90.
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Lyon to Paris is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 12 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Lyon to Paris daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Paris on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 33 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
05:16: departure of first train Monday-Friday
22:04: departure of last train Monday-Friday
07:00: departure of first train on weekends
22:04: departure of last train on weekends
Every 26 minutes: frequency of train departures
Lyon to Paris distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 400 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Booking time frame: Lyon to Paris trains
Tickets for travel to Paris along this route are available for purchase 12 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.
Maximising your travels to Paris
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Paris.
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Lyon to Paris by train?
The trip from Lyon to Paris covers a distance of 400 kilometres.
What’s the cost of a train ticket from Lyon to Paris?
The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at AU$18.25. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around AU$116. If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically AU$90.
When do tickets go on sale for trains from Lyon to Paris?
Tickets for this journey become available 12 months before the travel date.
What’s the travel time from Lyon to Paris by train?
The fastest journey time is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
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TGV
The fastest high-speed TGV trains run at least hourly on Europe’s first-ever high-speed rail route. The line from Lyon to Paris (called the LGV Sud-Est) was opened in 1981.
The high-speed route is usually served by double-deck TGV Duplex trains, so book a seat on the upper deck for the best views. The journey from Lyon to Paris has a touch of drama. The route sweeps north, dashing through the vineyards of Burgundy before cutting through the hills to reach the chalklands of the Paris Basin.
If the idea of such speed doesn’t appeal, you can take the very scenic classic line from Lyon to Paris, using TER regional trains which leave from Part Dieu station in Lyon and take just over five hours to reach Paris Bercy.
Lyon to Paris
Every day, direct TGVs – usually double-deck TGV Duplex trains – leave Lyon for Paris. Within little more than an hour you swap the soft contours of Burgundy vineyards for the suburbs of Paris. All TGV services from Paris serve Lyon Part Dieu station. Most also stop at Lyon-Perrache which is more convenient for the heart of the old city. Arrival in Paris is at the Gare de Lyon.