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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse
Cheapest price
$146
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
392 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $146.
It's difficult to get from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse without transferring at least once.
10:16 AM2h50Gare de Lyon-Perrache1:06 PMParis Gare Montparnasse$1461One-way1 transfer- 11:36 AM8h51Gare de Lyon-Perrache8:27 PMParis Gare Montparnasse$1461One-way1 transfer
- 10:16 AM2h50Gare de Lyon-Perrache1:06 PMParis Gare Montparnasse$1461One-way1 transfer
- 11:36 AM8h51Gare de Lyon-Perrache8:27 PMParis Gare Montparnasse$1461One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse 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 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse costing on average $146 (€120).
A bus is $190 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse costing on average $208 (€171).
Other travel options to Paris Gare Montparnasse take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $146 (€120) compared to roughly $91 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-54.56 (€-44.88). The journey takes 5h 48m versus 4h 29m 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.
Live departures
Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse train times
The table below shows live departures for Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:16 AM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h41 | 12:57 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
| 11:36 AM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 8h51 | 8:27 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse
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Trains from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $146 (€120) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 10:16, the last at 11:36. The fastest train covers the 243 miles (392 km) distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 243 miles (392 km) |
Average train duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $146 (€120) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 10:16 AM |
Last train 11:36 AM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Paris Gare Montparnasse trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Gare de Lyon-Perrache and Paris Gare Montparnasse from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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