How much is the train ticket from Paris to Lyon?

The cheapest train tickets from Paris to Lyon start from $32. The average price for this train route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Paris to Lyon?

The average train ride duration from Paris to Lyon is 1h 56m, covering a distance of 243 miles (392 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Trenitalia .

Which train operators service the Paris to Lyon route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Trenitalia , TGV inOui , SNCF - TER , SNCF Intercités , TGV Lyria .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Paris to Lyon?

The earliest train departs from Paris to Lyon at 7:29am. And the latest train departs at 7:59pm.

What is the best train operator from Paris to Lyon?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV Lyria , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Paris to Lyon?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator TGV Lyria has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Paris to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is TGV Lyria , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Paris to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is TGV Lyria , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Paris to Lyon from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Paris to Lyon on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	Cheapest
Train	5:07pm	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 53m	7:00pm	Lyon Part-Dieu	Fastest
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Lyon on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:07pm	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 53m	7:00pm	Lyon Part-Dieu	Cheapest
Train	5:07pm	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 53m	7:00pm	Lyon Part-Dieu	Fastest
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Lyon on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	Cheapest
Train	5:07pm	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 53m	7:00pm	Lyon Part-Dieu	Fastest
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Lyon on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	2h 12m	12:07pm	Lyon-Perrache	Cheapest
Train	5:07pm	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 53m	7:00pm	Lyon Part-Dieu	Fastest
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Lyon on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	Cheapest
Train	5:07pm	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 53m	7:00pm	Lyon Part-Dieu	Fastest
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Lyon on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	Cheapest
Train	5:07pm	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 53m	7:00pm	Lyon Part-Dieu	Fastest
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Lyon on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	Cheapest
Train	5:07pm	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 53m	7:00pm	Lyon Part-Dieu	Fastest
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	7:29am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	9:26am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags
Train	9:55am	Paris Gare de Lyon	1h 57m	11:52am	Lyon Part-Dieu	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Paris to Lyon

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 1 hour 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

1h 56mAverage Duration

243 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $139	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $171	Average Duration1h 56m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $81	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Paris and Lyon?

Paris

A
Paris Gare de Lyon
Paris Gare de Lyon, Place Louis-Armand, 75571 Paris, France
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B
Gare du Nord
95 Rue de Maubeuge, 75010 Paris, France
C
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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D
Charles de Gaulle Airport
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E
Orly Airport
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F
Gare Montparnasse
Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, 17 Bd de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, France

Lyon

A
Lyon Part-Dieu
Gare Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle, 69003 Lyon, France
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B
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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C
Lyon Airport
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Train Companies

Trenitalia

4/556 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi2.3

TGV inOui

4/553 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

SNCF - TER

SNCF Intercités

3.5/512 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

TGV Lyria

4.5/56 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Train and bus companies in FR:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paris to Lyon by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Paris to Lyon?
The cheapest train tickets from Paris to Lyon start from $32. The average price for this train route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Paris to Lyon?
The average train ride duration from Paris to Lyon is 1h 56m, covering a distance of 243 miles (392 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which train operators service the Paris to Lyon route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Trenitalia, TGV inOui, SNCF - TER, SNCF Intercités, TGV Lyria.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Paris to Lyon?
The earliest train departs from Paris to Lyon at 7:29am. And the latest train departs at 7:59pm.
What is the best train operator from Paris to Lyon?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV Lyria, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Paris to Lyon?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator TGV Lyria has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Paris to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is TGV Lyria, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Paris to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is TGV Lyria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/03

$61

12/04

$79

Today

$86

12/06

$61

12/07

$61

12/08

$49

12/09

$49

12/10

$57

The cheapest trip from Paris to Lyon was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Paris to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $168 for a train ticket from Paris to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-12-08.