The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 4 trains that leave Paris Gare du Nord for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport on Fri, May 08, 4 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 407 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.
8:55 AM1h52Paris Gare du Nord10:47 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$641One-way0 transfers
3:13 PM1h52Paris Gare du Nord5:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$751One-way0 transfers
11:14 AM1h52Paris Gare du Nord1:06 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
5:14 PM1h51Paris Gare du Nord7:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1951One-way0 transfers
5:14 PM1h51Paris Gare du Nord7:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1951One-way0 transfers
3:13 PM1h52Paris Gare du Nord5:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$751One-way0 transfers
11:14 AM1h52Paris Gare du Nord1:06 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
8:55 AM1h52Paris Gare du Nord10:47 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$641One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $37 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $70 (€56).
A bus is $107 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $140 (€112).
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
The journey is about 3h 12m faster (1h 52m by train vs 5h 4m by car) and roughly $85 (€68) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($70 (€56) vs $155 (€124)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:14 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h52 | 1:06 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1h52 | 4:06 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:03, the last at 18:14. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 7:03 AM |
Last train 6:14 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Paris Gare du Nord and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris Gare du Nord to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
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