What is the price of a Paris–Lyon train ticket?

The cheapest fare currently shown for Paris to Lyon is 44.37 EUR for the selected date. Prices can change with availability, fare type and booking time.

Can I buy the ticket online?

Yes. Select Paris to Lyon, compare live train offers and complete the booking online when the selected fare supports online payment.

What baggage can I take?

Baggage rules depend on the operator and fare shown for Paris to Lyon. Review the allowance and any extra charges before payment.

When should I book the Paris to Lyon trip?

Compare dates early for Paris to Lyon. The current lowest shown fare is 44.37 EUR, but availability and fare rules can change by date.

What documents should I carry?

Bring the identification and travel documents required for France and France. Requirements may differ by nationality, operator and route.

Can children travel on this route?

Children can travel on Paris to Lyon when the selected operator allows it. Enter the correct passenger ages and review child fare or accompaniment rules before payment.

Seat selection for Paris to Lyon is available only when supported by the selected operator and fare. Any available option appears during booking.

Is an overnight option available?

Overnight availability depends on the date and timetable. The fastest shown journey time is 2h 50m, but late departures should be checked in the live results.

Train from Paris to Lyon | Tickets, Stations and Travel Time

train route guide

Paris to Lyon train route guide

Plan the rail corridor from Paris to Lyon with station, transfer and operator details in one compact view.

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Fastest time 2h 50m

Typical fastest published journey time for this city pair.

Direct services Daily

Direct service availability can change by date and operator.

Arrival hubs 4 rail stations

Main arrival points around Lyon.

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Rail corridor: 478.6 km Fastest train: 2h 50m

7-day weather

Paris Clear sky · Open-Meteo

22°C

Today 22° / 37°, rain 0%, wind 3 km/h

Today 37° Thu 30° Fri 29° Sat 28° Sun 35° Mon 31° Tue 28°

Lyon Clear sky · Open-Meteo

24°C

Today 23° / 38°, rain 0%, wind 7 km/h

Today 38° Thu 36° Fri 29° Sat 33° Sun 38° Mon 39° Tue 33°

Useful Paris to Lyon train info

Rail routes work best when the arrival station is close to the center. Check whether the service is direct, which terminal station is used, and whether seat reservations or passport checks apply.

Paris rail stations

Rail stations

Paris Gare du Nord Rail stations · Main hub

Info

Paris Gare de Lyon Rail stations

Paris Gare Montparnasse Rail stations

Paris Gare de l'Est Rail stations

Paris Saint-Lazare Rail stations

Paris Gare d'Austerlitz Rail stations

Lyon rail stations

Rail stations

Lyon Part-Dieu Rail stations · Main hub

Lyon Perrache Rail stations

Lyon Saint-Exupery TGV Rail stations

Lyon Vaise Rail stations

How to get from train stations to city center

Lyon Part-Dieu to Lyon center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	10-25 min	city fare	frequent	2.1 km	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-25 min	varies	on-demand	2.1 km	luggage

Lyon Perrache to Lyon center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	10-25 min	city fare	frequent	1.1 km	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-25 min	varies	on-demand	1.1 km	luggage

Lyon Saint-Exupery TGV to Lyon center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	50-65 min	city fare	frequent	19.4 km	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	40-55 min	varies	on-demand	19.4 km	luggage

Lyon Vaise to Lyon center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	15-30 min	city fare	frequent	3.3 km	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	15-30 min	varies	on-demand	3.3 km	luggage

Operators on this route

Name	Carrier code	IATA code	Passport needed during booking	Weekly direct services
SNCF TGV INOUI	SNCF	-	No	112
Trenitalia France	TREN	-	No	14

Paris to Lyon by train: tickets, schedule and booking

For a trip between Paris and Lyon, the booking platform brings the available train services into a single booking flow. This makes it possible to assess the schedule, total travel time and ticket restrictions before confirming the order.

Route overview

Route	Paris → Lyon
Distance	478.6 km
Travel time	from 2h 50m according to the selected itinerary
Ticket price	44.37 EUR for the chosen date
Departure station(s)	Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Montparnasse, Paris Gare de l'Est, Paris Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
Arrival station(s)	Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon Perrache, Lyon Saint-Exupery TGV, Lyon Vaise
Operators	SNCF TGV INOUI, OUIGO
Current air temperature	22 °C / 24 °C
Distance to city centre	2.6 km / 2.1 km

Route

Paris → Lyon

Distance

478.6 km

Travel time

from 2h 50m according to the selected itinerary

Ticket price

44.37 EUR for the chosen date

Departure station(s)

Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Montparnasse, Paris Gare de l'Est, Paris Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare d'Austerlitz

Arrival station(s)

Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon Perrache, Lyon Saint-Exupery TGV, Lyon Vaise

Operators

SNCF TGV INOUI, OUIGO

Current air temperature

22 °C / 24 °C

Distance to city centre

2.6 km / 2.1 km

This is a major French high-speed domestic corridor. Exact operating details should always come from the live search result selected by the customer.

Operator availability and direct services depend on the travel date, season and current timetable.

Train timetable and travel time

The published duration can change because of intermediate stops, operational routing, border procedures, traffic or seasonal timetable adjustments. Always evaluate the full itinerary rather than comparing departure and arrival times in isolation for the Paris-Lyon schedule itinerary.

Large cities can have several railway stations. Confirm both the departure and arrival station, especially when arranging onward transport for the Paris-Lyon mode itinerary.

For the Paris to Lyon journey, compare early and late departures separately because the most convenient terminal access may differ by time of day.

How to buy a ticket online

Enter Paris as the departure city and Lyon as the destination.

Select the travel date and, where relevant, the number of passengers.

Compare departure times, duration, operator details and fare conditions.

Choose an offer, add passenger information exactly as required, and check the itinerary.

Pay using an available method and save the confirmation or electronic ticket.

Ticket format, baggage and fare rules

After booking, review the confirmation for boarding instructions and ticket format. The operator may set separate limits for cabin items, checked baggage or oversized luggage. Cancellation and rebooking rights depend on the fare conditions selected for the Paris-Lyon rules itinerary.

For the Paris to Lyon train, verify whether the ticket is valid only for a named departure or can be used more flexibly under the selected fare.

Frequently asked questions

For this route, departures are shown from Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Montparnasse, Paris Gare de l'Est, Paris Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare d'Austerlitz. The exact terminal, station, airport or stop is stated in the selected itinerary and on the ticket.

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