Orléans to Lyon by train

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Overview: trains from Orléans to Lyon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Orléans to Lyon, 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 04:55 View journey
Last train 19:39 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 333
Trains / day 64 View all
Cheapest journey £85.26 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 14m
Train operators 13

Travelling from Orléans to Lyon by train

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

The fastest trains from Orléans to Lyon take around 3 hours and 32 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 333 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Orléans is scheduled to depart at around  04:58. The last departure is usually at around 19:39 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Orléans at around 04:55, with the last train leaving at around 19:28. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 64 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 2 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £85.26.

We think any time is a great time to visit Lyon, 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 Lyon.

Is there a direct train from Orléans to Lyon?

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

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

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Orléans to Lyon train travel takes about 3 hours and 32 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Orléans to Lyon train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lyon leaving Orléans at around 04:58 and the last train leaving at around 19:39 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Orléans at around 04:55, with the final departure at 19:28.

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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.