Lyon to León by train

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Overview: trains from Lyon to León

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lyon to León, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:28 View journey
Last train 22:20 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 12hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 902
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey £123.21 View journey
Avg journey time 20hr
Train operators 16

Travelling from Lyon to León by train

Want to know how to get from Lyon to León by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Lyon to León take around 12 hours and 39 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 902 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Lyon is scheduled to depart at around  06:28. The last departure is usually at around 21:36. This is the same as during the weekend. On average, there are about 20 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 5 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £123.21.

We think any time is a great time to visit León, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to León.

Is there a direct train from Lyon to León?

The journey between Lyon and León usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lyon to León every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Lyon to León?

The Lyon to León train travel takes about 12 hours and 39 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lyon to León train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to León leaving Lyon at around 06:28 and the last train leaving at around 21:36. This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.