Edinburgh to Lyon by train

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Prices explained
Prices explained

At Rail Europe we believe in price transparency. We use real data from Rail Europe searches to estimate the cheapest fares you should be able to find for your journey.

The cheapest price is the lowest fare we've ever found for this journey. These prices can usually be found by searching when booking opens but they vary due to availability, which depends on factors like the day of the week or time of year.

More popular journeys include 30 day advance and 7 day advance prices. These are updated every two weeks using prices we've found by searching exactly 7 or 30 days from the most recent Thursday (we picked Thursday because this is when average prices are usually found).

30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

Prices are sourced in GBP and converted to other currencies using the daily market exchange rate.

We're always seeking to improve how price-checking works, and we welcome feedback on how we can make it better.

  1. Cheapest Price €249.24
  2. 30 day advance €396.37
  • First train
    05:14
  • Last train
    23:40
  • Avg changes
    1
  • Fastest journey
    10hr 20m
  • Distance
    1,272 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    31
  • Avg. journey time
    19hr 27m
  • Train operators

Travelling from Edinburgh to Lyon by train

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

The fastest trains from Edinburgh to Lyon take around 10 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,272 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Edinburgh is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 23:40. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Edinburgh at around 05:14, with the last train leaving at around 23:59. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 31 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 27 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$268.50.

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 Edinburgh to Lyon?

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

The Edinburgh to Lyon train travel takes about 10 hours and 20 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Edinburgh to Lyon train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lyon leaving Edinburgh at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 23:40. At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Edinburgh at around 05:14, with the final departure at 23:59.

How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Lyon?

The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Edinburgh to Lyon are €249.24.

If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around €396, while the price is around €385 if you book 7 days in advance. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it's worth booking ahead of time if you can, or check our special offers and deals.

When should you book your train tickets from Edinburgh to Lyon?

Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 5 and a half months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your travel dates, you can set a booking alert and you'll receive an email as soon as the cheapest tickets are released for your train journey.

Help with booking alerts

Which train companies operate between Edinburgh and Lyon?

More than one train company operates on the route from Edinburgh to Lyon, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

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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.