- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 12 trains that leave Villefranche-sur-Saône for Paris on Mon, May 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 365 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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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59574Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $133 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris costing on average $167 (€135).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
The journey is about 1h 7m faster (3h 18m by train vs 4h 25m by car) and roughly $66 (€53) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 (€56) vs $136 (€109)). 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.
Direct services run with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:39 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône | 4h48 | 7:27 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône | 4h47 | 9:27 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône | 3h28 | 10:08 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
17825+ 6612 | 9:19 AM Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 2h49 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17767+ 6614 | 10:20 AM Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 2h40 | 1:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
59574+ 6964 | 10:30 AM Villefranche-sur-Saône | 2h44 | 1:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17769+ 6694 | 12:20 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 2h40 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17806+ 9268 | 12:41 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 3h23 | 4:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17829+ 6620 | 1:19 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 2h49 | 4:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
59506+ 6972 | 1:30 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône | 2h46 | 4:16 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17760 | 1:40 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 4h47 | 6:27 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
17771+ 6622 | 2:18 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 2h42 | 5:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17831+ 6624 | 3:19 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 2h49 | 6:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17762 | 3:40 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 4h47 | 8:27 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 226 miles (365 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 226 miles (365 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 9:27 PM |
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