Trains from Lyon to Paris
The cheapest trains
from Lyon
to Paris
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Paris will cost around $ 75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 52.
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The fastest trains
from Lyon
to Paris
Fastest Journey
1 h 57 m
Average
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
393 km
Of the 15 train that leave Lyon for Paris every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct train cover the 393 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some train will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest train will take 2 h 21 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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Journey Summary
Lyon to Paris Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 2 hours 12 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $45 | |
| Trains depart from: | Lyon | |
| Trains arrive in: | Paris | |
| Distance: | 393 km | |
| Train Companies: | SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI |
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 |
|---|---|
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.
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