Versailles to Lyon by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Versailles to Lyon
Find the key information for travelling by train from Versailles 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.
Versailles to Lyon train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Versailles to Lyon by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Versailles to Lyon take around 2 hours and 19 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 401 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Versailles is scheduled to depart at around 09:56. The last departure is usually at around 18:11 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Versailles at around 07:42, with the last train leaving at around 18:33. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 11 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £70.48.
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 Versailles to Lyon?
Yes, there is a direct train from Versailles to Lyon.
How long does it take to travel from Versailles to Lyon?
The Versailles to Lyon train travel takes about 2 hours and 19 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Versailles to Lyon train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lyon leaving Versailles at around 09:56 and the last train leaving at around 18:11 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Versailles at around 07:42, with the final departure at 18:33.
Other train journeys from Versailles
- From Versailles to Bordeaux From £308.66
- From Versailles to Marseille From £154.89
- From Versailles to Chartres From £8.94
- From Versailles to Le Havre From £32.39
- From Versailles to Rouen From £31.65
- From Versailles to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport From £121.01
- From Versailles to Le Mans From £31.28
- From Versailles to Massy From £43.93
- From Versailles to Paris From £4.84
Other train journeys to Lyon
- From London to Lyon From £78.19
- From Geneva to Lyon From £23.08
- From Paris to Lyon From £8.64
- From Barcelona to Lyon From £21.97
- From Ashford to Lyon From £52.00
- From Avignon to Lyon From £8.94
- From Lille to Lyon From £8.94
- From Nice to Lyon From £8.94
- From Dijon to Lyon From £12.29
- From Bordeaux to Lyon From £73.35
- From Cannes to Lyon From £48.78
- From Brussels to Lyon From £21.97
- From Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Lyon From £36.12
- From Moûtiers to Lyon From £32.77
- From Marseille to Lyon From £19.96
Other train journeys from Lyon
- From Lyon to Barcelona From £11.54
- From Lyon to Paris From £8.86
- From Lyon to Bourg-Saint-Maurice From £17.50
- From Lyon to Aime-la-Plagne From £34.63
- From Lyon to Moûtiers From £32.77
- From Lyon to Marseille From £35.00
- From Lyon to Saint-Étienne From £12.66
- From Lyon to Montpellier From £36.86
- From Lyon to Chambéry From £20.48
- From Lyon to Milan From £11.24
- From Lyon to Annecy From £29.79
- From Lyon to Toulouse From £38.35
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
Travellers rate us "Excellent!"
Blog posts featuring Versailles or Lyon
-
Love optional: five Valentine’s train escapes that skip the clichés
Valentine’s Day travel does not have to look one way. Whether you’re travelling solo, with friends, or as a couple, trains make it easy to plan a getaway that feels personal, flexible and entirely your own.Read more
-
Where to feel like a local in France (even without speaking perfect French)
Let’s be honest. For many travellers, “living like a local” in France sounds like something reserved for fluent speakers, wine and cheese connoisseurs, or people with family there. But you don’t need any of that.Read more
-
Big travel news! 🎉 The direct Paris–Milan train is officially back!
And the good news doesn’t end there–tickets to and from Paris and Milan are starting from just €29. Read more