- Must visit
Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villeurbanne to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villeurbanne to Paris will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 5 trains that leave Villeurbanne for Paris on Mon, Jun 01, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 393 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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 Villeurbanne 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 1h 10m. 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 $11, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Villeurbanne to Paris:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villeurbanne to Paris costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $144 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villeurbanne to Paris costing on average $165 (€133).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
The journey is about 1h 44m faster (3h 5m by train vs 4h 49m by car) and roughly $86 (€69) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($60 (€48) vs $146 (€117)). 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 Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regionale, 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 Villeurbanne to Paris trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9764+ 30114 | Delayed 7:52 AM 8:12 AMVilleurbanne | 3h30 | 11:42 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140 | 8:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 10:46 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17756 | On time 9:16 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h13 | 2:29 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6652 | 9:42 AM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h22 | 12:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6652 | 9:56 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h08 | 12:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6612 | On time 10:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6614 | 11:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 1:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17758 | 11:16 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h13 | 4:29 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9292 | 11:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h55 | 1:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6104 | 11:43 AM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h51 | 1:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6616 | 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h58 | 1:58 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6618 | 1:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6694 | 1:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17760 | 1:16 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h12 | 6:28 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
887328+ 6622 | 1:59 PM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 3h01 | 5:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
6620 | 2:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h04 | 4:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6660 | 2:16 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h11 | 4:27 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6660 | 2:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h57 | 4:27 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
21916 | 3:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h49 | 8:49 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
6622 | 3:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 5:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6108 | 4:56 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h50 | 6:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6656 | 5:08 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 2h10 | 7:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6656 | 5:22 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h56 | 7:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6658 | 7:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h54 | 9:32 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6148 | 8:37 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h51 | 10:28 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 8:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h58 | 10:36 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Villeurbanne to Paris run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 244 miles (393 km) distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 9:27 PM |
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The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
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A historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists’ heritage, stairways, and some of the city’s most photographed viewpoints.
One of Paris’s most characterful neighborhoods, blending elegant architecture, boutiques, small museums, and lively streets ideal for walking.
The city’s famous grand avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, best known for monumental urban scenery.
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Classic French onion soup from Paris, made with caramelized onions, broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese.
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Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés and bars.
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