Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Paris will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 26 trains that leave Lyon for Paris on Sat, Jul 12, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 393 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €91.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€60 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €258 Average price |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 4:46 AM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h12 | 6:58 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 5:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h58 | 6:58 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:58 AM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h56 | 7:54 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 8:08 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:16 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h09 | 12:25 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 10:08 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:03 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h57 | 11:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:16 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h10 | 2:26 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:25 AM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h53 | 11:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:28 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h54 | 11:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 11:56 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:54 AM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h10 | 1:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 1:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 1:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 11:08 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 1:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:16 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h08 | 4:24 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 2:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:16 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h08 | 6:24 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 4:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h51 | 4:41 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 3:08 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h10 | 5:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:22 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 5:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 5:45 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h52 | 7:37 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 6:21 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h53 | 8:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 6:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 8:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 22:35 |
For as little as $29 (€23) you can travel by train from Lyon to Paris with Trenitalia, TGV INOUI and SNCF | TGV INOUI. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains ncludes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains as well as intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access. Trenitalia offers different tickets, which vary in price and flexibility: Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals!
Train information from Lyon to Paris with Trenitalia:
When departing from Lyon, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Lyon Part Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. When arriving in Paris, you can end your trip in train stations like Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lyon Part Dieu, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare de Lyon, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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