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Lyon to Saumur by train

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  • First train
    06:55
  • Last train
    18:30
  • Avg changes
    0
  • Fastest journey
    3hr 32m
  • Distance
    416 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    3
  • Avg. journey time
    4hr 44m
  • Train operators

Travelling from Lyon to Saumur by train

Fast trains from Lyon to Saumur take around 3 hours and 32 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 416 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Lyon and Saumur.

1. Are there direct trains from Lyon to Saumur?

Direct trains from Lyon to Saumur have been found.

We usually find around 3 direct trains on the route from Lyon to Saumur every weekday.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

2. How long is the train journey from Lyon to Saumur?

The Lyon to Saumur train travel time is normally about 3 hours and 32 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the Lyon to Saumur train times and schedule?

On weekdays the earliest direct train to Saumur is usually scheduled to depart Lyon around 09:34 and the last train is around 18:30. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Lyon around 06:55, and the last at 18:30.

When to book Lyon to Saumur train tickets?

Trains in France usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Lyon to Saumur by train.

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Which train companies operate between Lyon and Saumur?

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

  • Corail
  • Intercites
  • Intercités
  • TGV

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.