The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Paris
Cheapest price
77S$
Average price
126S$
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Paris will cost around 126S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 77S$.
Of the 41 trains that leave Lyon for Paris every day 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 393 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 665412:44 PM2h12Gare de Lyon-Perrache2:56 PMParis Gare de Lyon77 S$1One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66602:30 PM1h57Lyon Part Dieu4:27 PMParis Gare de Lyon77 S$1One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66587:38 PM1h54Lyon Part Dieu9:32 PMParis Gare de Lyon77 S$1One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66624:34 PM1h56Lyon Part Dieu6:30 PMParis Gare de Lyon77 S$1One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66602:16 PM2h11Gare de Lyon-Perrache4:27 PMParis Gare de Lyon77 S$1One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61084:56 PM1h50Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV6:46 PMParis Gare de Lyon124 S$1One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 610411:43 AM1h51Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV1:34 PMParis Gare de Lyon102 S$1One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61488:37 PM1h51Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV10:28 PMParis Gare de Lyon108 S$1One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66587:38 PM1h54Lyon Part Dieu9:32 PMParis Gare de Lyon77 S$1One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61408:50 AM1h56Lyon Part Dieu10:46 AMParis Gare de Lyon156 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 15S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 15S$, and a flight costs an average of 186S$.
Distance: 393 km
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85S$ Average Price | 34S$ Average Price Cheapest | 438S$ Average Price |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lyon to Paris train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Paris trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6622 | On time 3:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 5:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
17762 | On time 3:16 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h11 | 8:27 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 changesdirect | |
6624 | On time 4:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 6:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6662 | 4:12 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h18 | 6:30 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6662 | 4:34 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 6:30 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6108 | 4:56 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h50 | 6:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6626 | 5:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 7:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6656 | 5:08 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h10 | 7:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
17764 | 5:16 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h11 | 10:27 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6656 | 5:22 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 7:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6696 | 5:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 7:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6628 | 6:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 8:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6630 | 7:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6658 | 7:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h54 | 9:32 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6632 | 8:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 10:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6148 | 8:37 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h51 | 10:28 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 8:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h58 | 10:36 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6634 | 9:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 11:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
6602 | 6:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h10 | 8:14 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6648 | 6:08 AM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h10 | 8:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6648 | 6:22 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 8:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6642 | 6:38 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 8:34 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6650 | 6:46 AM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h12 | 8:58 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6644 | 6:52 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h58 | 8:50 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6650 | 7:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h58 | 8:58 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6604 | 7:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h58 | 9:02 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6690 | 7:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h58 | 9:02 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140 | 8:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 10:46 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6606 | 9:56 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h08 | 12:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6612 | 10:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6614 | 11:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 1:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
17758 | 11:16 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h50 | 5:06 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 changesdirect | |
6616 | 11:34 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 1:30 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6104 | 11:43 AM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h51 | 1:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6654 | 12:44 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h12 | 2:56 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6654 | 1:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 2:56 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6618 | 1:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6694 | 1:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
6620 | 2:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 4:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6660 | 2:16 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h11 | 4:27 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6660 | 2:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h57 | 4:27 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Paris
Trains from Lyon to Paris run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 50S$ but you can travel from only 15S$ by coach.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 393 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 393 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price 50S$ |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | Intercités, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Lyon to Paris trainsTrenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | Intercités, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Lyon and Paris from 15S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia
SNCF | TGV INOUI
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
SNCF | TGV Lyria
SNCF | Intercités
Regionale
TER
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Lyon to Paris train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Paris
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
- Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- PAUL
- Hearing, mobility, and visual disability assistance. Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets
- Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache
- Hotel De Normandie
- InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu
- Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00
- Information services are available at the ticket office, located in Hall Level 2
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Bus lines: 8, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, 63, S1, C19, C21, C22
- Tram lines: 1, 2
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Intercités
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue de Grèce
- Restaurant Moxy Lyon Airport
- NH Lyon Airport Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €0.50
- Moxy Lyon Airport
- NH Lyon Airport
- Ibis Budget Aéroport Lyon Saint Exupéry
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and services
- Hall 3: connection to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
- Tramway: Rhônexpress
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
- Mon - Sun: 10:45 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- Croq'Voyage
- Eat'Shop
- Selecta
- The station is fully accessible, including step-free access throughout the station. An office to assist people with disabilities is located next to the ticket office, open daily from 06:00 to 23:15
- ibis Styles Paris Bercy
- Kyriad Paris Bercy Village
- Hotel Le Quartier Bercy-Square
- Mon - Sun: 10:45 - 18:00
- Located in the main concourse
- Metro lines: 6, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 87, N32, N35
- Train lines: TER, Intercités
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the airport's parking facilities
- I Love Paris by Guy Martin
- Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €0.70
- Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
- Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Located in the main hall
- 30 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for TGV and Thalys trains
- Hall 2: RER B platforms
- Hall 3: access to airport terminals
- RER: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Airport shuttle: CDGVAL connects all terminals
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