Lyon to Amboise by train

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Overview: trains from Lyon to Amboise

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lyon to Amboise, 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 05:50 View journey
Last train 20:04 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 353
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey US$85.50 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 4m
Train operators 13

Travelling from Lyon to Amboise by train

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

The fastest trains from Lyon to Amboise take around 3 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 353 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Lyon is scheduled to depart at around  06:30. The last departure is usually at around 20:04 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lyon at around 05:50, with the last train leaving at around 20:04. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 21 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 30 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$85.50.

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

Is there a direct train from Lyon to Amboise?

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lyon to Amboise 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 Lyon to Amboise?

The Lyon to Amboise train travel takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lyon to Amboise train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Amboise leaving Lyon at around 06:30 and the last train leaving at around 20:04 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lyon at around 05:50, with the final departure at 20:04.

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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.