Lyon to Paris Train
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Fastest train times from Lyon to Paris
Fastest Journey
1 h 54 m
Average
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
393 km
Of the 34 trains that leave Lyon for Paris every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Lyon to Paris
 | Distance | 244 miles (393 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 4 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $34 (€32) |
 | Train frequency | 23 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 23 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV, Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TER, Trenitalia or SNCF |
Trains from Lyon to Paris cover the 244 miles (393 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 4 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV, Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TER, Trenitalia or SNCF. Normally, there are 23 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $34 (€32), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $31 (€29). Travelers depart most frequently from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
Train providers: SNCF (3) and Trenitalia from Lyon to Paris trains
Travel to Paris from Lyon from $31 (€29) with Omio’s train partners SNCF (3) and Trenitalia! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
Make traveling in France as relaxing and convenient as possible with SNCF, the country’s national train company. SNCF trains take you on a multitude of national, regional and local routes as well as international routes to Spain and Germany. There are many ticket types available on SNCF trains, including the cheap Prem tickets, standard Loisir tickets and Pro tickets for greater flexibility. There are also discount cards like the Youth Card and Senior Card, which you can use on Omio when purchasing SNCF tickets.
The trains in the SNCF network include the high-speed TGV trains, classic Intercité trains and regional TER trains. The SNCF TGV trains serve the main long-distance routes and the Chunnel routes to the UK. On these high-speed trains, there is air conditioning, free WiFi, a bar and restaurant as well as some onsite services.
For the 244 miles (393 km) long trip to Paris from Lyon, ticket prices start as low as {{ cheapest_price }} ({{ cheapest_price_eur }}) on Omio. Easily in just a few steps, you can check the latest SNCF train times and tickets available for the route, then book your cheap Lyon to Paris train with us.
Save time and money by searching for and booking your SNCF (3) train to Paris from Lyon online with Omio! If you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest SNCF (3) train to Paris from Lyon, Omio can help you out every step of the way. Check current SNCF (3) train schedules for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best connections for the 244 miles (393 km) trip between Lyon and Paris as well as ticket information for the train (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard), and then book a cheap train ticket – all in one convenient place. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains from Lyon to Paris, you can check straight away if the SNCF (3) ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Buy your official SNCF (3) Lyon to Paris train tickets online on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy the travel experience!
SNCF (3) from Lyon to Paris train information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 21 min
- SNCF (3) frequency: 2 a day
Find the perfect train between Lyon and Paris with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can also apply Trenitalia discount cards on Omio at the time of purchase. The distance to Paris from Lyon by train is 244 miles (393 km) and the cheapest price for a one-way ticket is $31 (€29). Check out Trenitalia’s train schedule from Lyon to Paris, compare the best prices for the trip and book your cheap train ticket on Omio today!
Trenitalia is the main provider of train services in Italy, with a huge fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates trains such as the Eurocity (EC), Euronotte (EN), InterCity (IC), InterCitynotte (ICN), as well as the Regionale Veloce (RV), Regionale (R), Suburbano (S) and Metropolitano (M). Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access.
- Average Price: $31
Trains from Lyon to Paris
Trains in France are a convenient way to travel between cities, with SNCF offering domestic and international train routes. Direct trains from Lyon to Paris depart from Lyon Part Dieu and take approximately two hours on SNCF's high-speed TGV service. The first train departs Lyon in the early morning with trains then leaving at least once per hour until mid-evening. On weekends, the first train departs slightly later with services running every hour or two until the early evening.
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Lyon to Paris Train Cost
Average prices for SNCF Trains from Lyon to Paris when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€97 |
1 Day in Advance |
€97 |
1 Week in Advance |
€75 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€71 |
1 Month in Advance |
€66 |
3 Months in Advance |
€61 |
Lyon to Paris Trains: General Information
Travelers can offset some of cost of SNCF Lyon to Paris train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All Lyon to Paris trains are run by SNCF.- Most trains are direct, depart from Lyon's Part Dieu train station and arrive at either Paris' Gare du Lyon or Bercy train station.
- The Lyon to Paris train journey takes as little as 1 hour and 57 minutes to arrive in Paris.
- Most travelers book their Lyon to Paris train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Lyon to Paris trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 23% cheaper to book a Lyon to Paris train ticket 1 week in advanced as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Finally, Lyon to Paris train costs are 32% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Taking the Train from Lyon
TGV services to Paris depart from Lyon Part-Dieu, the city's dedicated TGV terminus, located to the east of the city center. Lyon Part-Dieu can be accessed via the Metro Line B or via tram on the T1, T3 or T4 lines. Public transport services operate from around 5:00 a.m. until midnight, although taxis are available to the station from anywhere in Lyon 24 hours a day.
Getting into Paris by Train
Home of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Champs-Elysses, Paris is a major global center for fashion, art, culture and gastronomy. As well as the famous landmarks, it's also worth simply wandering the well-kept streets and taking in the plethora of architecture through the ages in the famed 'City of Love'. Direct TGV trains from Lyon arrive at Paris Gare du Lyon which is located to the southeast of the city in the 12th arrondissement. Gare du Lyon is found on Lines 1 and 14 of the Paris Metro and from the station, all central areas can be reached in around ten minutes. The Paris Metro ceases operation around 1:00 a.m. and after this time taxis are available throughout the night.
Travel Tips: Trains from Lyon to Paris
When taking the train from Lyon to Paris, you can choose to depart from train stations like Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare routière. Your journey can end in train stations such as Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lyon Part Dieu, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Paris Gare de Lyon, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Parking
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Accessibility
Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 8, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, 63, S1, C19, C21, C22
Tram lines: 1, 2
Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Intercités
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