- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterworks including the Mona Lisa and major antiquities collections. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
395 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare du Nord is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare du Nord will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 12 trains that leave Lyon Part Dieu for Paris Gare du Nord on Sun, May 24, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 395 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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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6612Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare du Nord among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare du Nord:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average $72 (€58).
A bus is $247 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average $266 (€215).
Other travel options to Paris Gare du Nord take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
The journey is about 1h 45m faster (3h 12m by train vs 4h 57m by car) and roughly $73 (€59) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($72 (€58) vs $145 (€117)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare du Nord trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6608 | 8:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 10:08 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17756 | 9:16 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h18 | 2:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6612 | 10:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6614 | 11:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 1:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17758 | 11:16 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h14 | 4:30 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6616 | 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h58 | 1:58 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6694 | 1:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17760 | 1:16 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h11 | 6:27 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6620 | 2:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 4:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6622 | 3:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 5:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17762 | 3:16 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h12 | 8:28 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6624 | 4:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 6:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6626 | 5:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 7:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17764 | 5:16 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h12 | 10:28 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6696 | 5:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 7:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6628 | 6:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 8:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6630 | 7:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6634 | 9:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 11:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare du Nord run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 245 miles (395 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 245 miles (395 km) |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 8:04 PM |
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World-famous museum with masterworks including the Mona Lisa and major antiquities collections. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Major art museum in a former railway station, best known for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. Popular and best booked ahead.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with bold inside-out architecture and strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Historic hilltop district of winding streets, artists' corners, stairways, and classic Paris views. A must for atmospheric walking.
Lively historic neighborhood known for elegant mansions, boutique-lined streets, small museums, and popular café culture.
Paris's most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, ideal for a classic city walk.
A buttery, flaky Viennoiserie that is a Paris breakfast staple, best enjoyed fresh from a boulangerie.
A classic Parisian café sandwich made with ham, bread, and melted cheese, often topped with béchamel.
Traditional French onion soup made with slow-cooked onions, rich broth, bread, and melted cheese.
Popular modern brasserie offering well-executed French comfort food, natural wines, and a stylish casual atmosphere.
Well-regarded classic bistro with a strong reputation for French regional cooking and a warm traditional setting.
Historic brasserie opposite Gare du Nord, known for classic French dishes, seafood, and elegant Belle Époque decor.
Prices are high by French standards, especially near the station. Bakeries and casual cafes help keep costs down.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good cafe service is enough; 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated, not required.
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