- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
4 h 27 m
Average duration
4 h 46 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
439 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
It's difficult to get from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris without transferring at least once.
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889953 · 886815Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 train costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $229 Average price | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris:
A train is $69 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris costing on average $167 (€136).
A train is $131 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris costing on average $229 (€187).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€80) compared to roughly $156 (€128) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€47). The journey takes 6h 16m versus 5h 20m 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 Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6690+ 889951 | 4:33 AM Le Puy-en-Velay station | 4h29 | 9:02 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
6612+ 889975 · 886813 | 6:43 AM Le Puy-en-Velay station | 5h25 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
6614+ 886815 · 889953 | 7:39 AM Le Puy-en-Velay station | 5h21 | 1:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
886867+ 6616+ 889955 | 8:46 AM Le Puy-en-Velay station | 4h44 | 1:30 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
6694+ 889959 | 10:33 AM Le Puy-en-Velay station | 4h27 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
6624+ 886833 · 889977 | 12:38 PM Le Puy-en-Velay station | 5h30 | 6:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
886849+ 6630+ 889963 | 4:13 PM Le Puy-en-Velay station | 4h47 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
889979 · 886855+ 6634 | 5:35 PM Le Puy-en-Velay station | 5h43 | 11:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Le Puy-en-Velay to Paris run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€43) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 272 miles (439 km) distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 272 miles (439 km) |
Average train duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€43) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 4:32 AM |
Last train 9:39 PM |
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