- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from ancient civilizations to European masters.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Auxerre-St-Gervais to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Auxerre-St-Gervais to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 3 trains that leave Auxerre-St-Gervais for Paris Gare de Lyon on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 147 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.
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891160Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Auxerre-St-Gervais to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$65 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Auxerre-St-Gervais to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Auxerre-St-Gervais to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€53) compared to roughly $48 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.43 (€-14.03). The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Auxerre-St-Gervais to Paris Gare de Lyon trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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891164 | 3:32 PM Auxerre-St-Gervais | 1h57 | 5:29 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Auxerre-St-Gervais to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 91 miles (147 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 91 miles (147 km) |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 4:31 AM |
Last train 7:32 PM |
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The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from ancient civilizations to European masters.
A landmark museum in a former railway station, best known for its outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections.
Major modern and contemporary art museum with an iconic inside-out design and strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
One of Paris’s most beautiful squares, lined with red-brick arcades and a classic stop for strolling in the Marais.
Historic district known for elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets that remain highly popular with visitors.
Classic Paris garden with tree-lined promenades, statues, chairs, and a refined Left Bank atmosphere.
Classic Parisian onion soup made with slow-cooked onions, rich broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese. It is a traditional bistro staple closely associated with Paris.
A quintessential French brasserie dish of grilled steak served with fries, often with pepper or béarnaise sauce. It is widely loved in Parisian dining culture.
A famous Paris café sandwich of bread, ham, and melted cheese, sometimes topped with béchamel. It is a classic quick meal found across Paris.
Popular bistro near the station with vintage décor, hearty French comfort food, and a warm neighborhood feel. Good for a casual but characterful meal.
Historic restaurant inside Gare de Lyon, famous for ornate Belle Époque interiors and classic French cuisine. Ideal for a memorable meal steps from the platforms.
Well-known traditional brasserie opposite Gare de Lyon, serving seafood, French classics, and generous platters in a lively Art Nouveau setting.
Paris is pricey for dining and hotels. Around Gare de Lyon, station cafés and restaurants often cost more than outer neighborhoods.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change for café table service is fine.
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