Lyon to Chiasso by train

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Overview: trains from Lyon to Chiasso

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lyon to Chiasso, 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 06:38 View journey
Last train 20:38 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 7hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 324
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey €95.74 View journey
Avg journey time 11hr 9m
Train operators 38

Discover Lyon to Chiasso by train

Planning a train adventure from Lyon to Chiasso? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Lyon and Chiasso

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €95.74, but can go to €78 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and €123 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Lyon to Chiasso

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Lyon to Chiasso:

  • 06:38 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 20:38 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 08:38 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 18:38 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 25 minutes from Lyon toward Chiasso.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 14 trains serving this route each day.

Train travel time and distance from Lyon to Chiasso

Trains can complete this route in as little as 7 hours and 51 minutes. The total distance travelled is 324 kilometres.

Booking Lyon to Chiasso trains in advance

Booking your Lyon to Chiasso tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Lyon and Chiasso by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Additional information on train travel from Lyon to Chiasso

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Chiasso city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Lyon to Chiasso

Want to know more about your journey from Lyon to Chiasso? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Lyon to Chiasso covers 324 kilometres.

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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.