Paris to Lyon by train

Next train departures

Next departures from Paris to Lyon on 10 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Train
Paris Gare de Lyon
Lyon Part-DieuCheapest
Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Train
Paris Gare de Lyon
Lyon-St Exupéry (TGV)Fastest
Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Train
Paris Gare de Lyon
Lyon Part-DieuNo tags
Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Train
Paris Gare de Lyon
Lyon Part-DieuNo tags
Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Train
Paris Gare de Lyon
Lyon Part-DieuNo tags
Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Train
Paris Gare de Lyon
Lyon Part-DieuNo tags
Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Train
Paris Gare de Lyon
Lyon Part-DieuNo tags
Trenitalia Frecciarossa1000Train
Paris Gare de Lyon
Lyon-St Exupéry (TGV)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:21 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Paris to Lyon

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just PEN 34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day
6hAverage duration
244 milesDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average pricePEN 34 - PEN 433Average duration6h
10kg CO₂e
Train
Average pricePEN 113 - PEN 586Average duration1h 54m
9kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paris to Lyon by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Paris to Lyon?

    The cheapest train tickets from Paris to Lyon start from PEN 113. The average price for this train route is around PEN 224. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Paris to Lyon?

    The average train journey time from Paris to Lyon is 1h 54m, covering a distance of 243 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Trenitalia.

  3. Which train operators serve the Paris to Lyon route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Trenitalia, Eurostar, TGV inOui, SNCF - TER.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Paris to Lyon?

    The earliest train from Paris to Lyon departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 20:00.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Paris to Lyon?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Eurostar, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.

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

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Eurostar has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Paris to Lyon?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

  8. 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 Eurostar, 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
07/09
PEN 251
08/09
PEN 252
Today
PEN 210
10/09
PEN 210
11/09
PEN 252
12/09
PEN 168
13/09
PEN 168
14/09
PEN 168
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Paris to Lyon was searched and found on 12 Sept 2026 with a price of PEN 168

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 PEN 168 to PEN 577 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 PEN 168, which is on 2026-09-12.

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