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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for Lyon on Fri, May 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.
6:19 PM2h33Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:52 PMLyon$491One-way0 transfers- 4:08 PM2h36Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:44 PMLyon$581One-way0 transfers
10:52 AM3h52Lyon Saint Exupery Airport2:44 PMLyon$581One-way0 transfers- 7:11 PM2h33Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:44 PMLyon$591One-way0 transfers
11:10 AM2h34Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:44 PMLyon$611One-way0 transfers
- 6:19 PM2h33Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:52 PMLyon$491One-way0 transfers
- 7:11 PM2h33Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:44 PMLyon$591One-way0 transfers
- 11:10 AM2h34Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:44 PMLyon$611One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 PM2h34Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:44 PMLyon$611One-way0 transfers
- 4:08 PM2h36Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:44 PMLyon$581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $7 (€6) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-45.81 (€-36.61). The journey takes 1h 44m versus 33m 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
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6191+886114 | 9:14 AM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2h26 | 11:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 6911+17622 | 12:10 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2h34 | 2:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 6193+886126 | 2:14 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h59 | 4:13 PM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 1 transfer | |
| 6919+17636 | 5:10 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2h34 | 7:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 6921+17640 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2h34 | 8:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 6923+17642 | 7:10 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2h32 | 9:42 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 6195+17594+6875 | 7:19 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2h19 | 9:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
| 6195+886192 | 7:19 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2h33 | 9:52 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon
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Trains from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:10, the last at 19:11. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 8:10 AM |
Last train 7:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Rhônexpress from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Lyon trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Rhônexpress trains will get you between Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Lyon from $37 (€30). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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