Travelling from Lyon to Sens by train

Considering a train trip from Lyon to Sens? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Lyon and Sens

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 €50.20, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 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.

Lyon to Sens departure frequency and train timetable

With 8 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 45 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:16 and the last one is at 17:18. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:16, with the last one at 17:18.

Average train travel time and distance from Lyon to Sens

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 4 hours and 4 minutes, spanning 303 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between Lyon and Sens?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Sens

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Sens.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Lyon and Sens by train?

The total journey from Lyon to Sens is 303 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Lyon to Sens?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at €50.20. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Lyon to Sens by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Lyon to Sens?

The fastest journey takes 4 hours and 4 minutes.