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Book a train ticket from Paris to Lyon
Book a train ticket from Paris to Lyon
Paris to Lyon train best prices
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(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.
Cheap train tickets from Paris to Lyon
How much does a train ticket from Paris to Lyon cost?
How long does a journey on a train from Paris to Lyon take?
How long does the fastest train take to travel from Paris to Lyon?
How many trains run from Paris to Lyon each day?
Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Paris and Lyon?
What is the distance between Paris and Lyon by train?
What time is the first train from Paris to Lyon?
What time is the last train from Paris to Lyon?
To leave Paris, which station(s) can I depart from?
At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?
Which train companies operate trains from Paris to Lyon?
What services are offered on board?
If you travel on an OUIGO train, you can stay connected during your journey. With the OUIGO ESSENTIEL fare, select a seat with a power socket from 3 euros, and add the OUIFI option for 3 euros to enjoy Wi-Fi on board. These options are included if you choose OUIGO PLUS.
Onboard INTERCITÉS, you can enjoy lunch service without leaving your seat, with different meal options to satisfy your taste buds.
If you choose TGV INOUI, you can travel with your pet, whose ticket is now at a fixed rate of 10 euros. Your pet travels either in a container with a maximum size of 45 x 30 x 25 cm, or on a lead and muzzled. Book your pet’s TGV INOUI ticket at the same time as yours by adding a pet when searching for tickets.
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How to buy a cheap train ticket from Paris to Lyon?
Price of a Paris – Lyon Train Ticket
Depending on the dates of your train from Paris to Lyon, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Paris to Lyon, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.
Promotional Fare for Paris – Lyon
We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Paris to Lyon throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.
Last-minute Paris – Lyon Train
On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Paris to Lyon ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.
Direct train from Paris to Lyon and alternative routes
Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Paris - Lyon. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.
Which companies operate the train from Paris to Lyon?
OUIGO
Enjoy low-cost travel from Paris to Lyon with OUIGO Grande Vitesse. OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains are low-cost TGVs that travel at speeds of over 300 km/h. To get the best OUIGO prices, book your ticket from Paris to Lyon in advance!
What travel classes are available on the Paris to Lyon train?
OUIGO
OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from Paris to Lyon. There is one class of travel, but you can choose from two different offers.
OUIGO ESSENTIEL
- Choose and reserve your seat (for a fee)
- 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
- Other services are available for an extra cost.
OUIGO PLUS for just €9 more (free for children under 12)
- Choose and reserve your seat
- 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
- A piece of additional or XL luggage
- OUIFUN (Wi-Fi pack and entertainment portal)
- Other services are available for an extra cost.
What on-board services are available on the Paris to Lyon train?
OUIGO
Which stations does the train from Paris to Lyon depart from and arrive at?
Paris Gare de Lyon
Paris Gare de Lyon is the second busiest railway station in the capital, welcoming more than 30 million passengers each year. Located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, it is the departure and arrival point for journeys to and from southern and south-eastern France, Spain, Italy and Switzerland. It also serves the south-east of the Paris region.
How do I get to Gare de Lyon in Paris?
Gare de Lyon is very well served by public transport. Metro lines 1 and 14 and RER A and D serve the station underground. Many buses and Noctilien services stop right next to the station.
What are the main connections from Gare de Lyon in Paris?
Several operators run services from Paris Gare de Lyon. You can take TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains on the South-East high-speed line, TGV Lyria to Switzerland, and Transilien line R (Paris South-East network).
There are plenty of destinations to choose from. TGV trains serving south-eastern France take you to Dijon, Besançon, Lyon, Annecy and Chambéry, among others. Connections to the Grand Est and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur regions are also available. You can travel to cities in Occitanie such as Nîmes and Montpellier, and take the TGV Lyria line to Basel, Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne. TGV INOUI services run to Italy (Turin and Milan) and Spain (Figueres and Barcelona). Locally, Transilien line R serves the south-east of the capital, notably to Montargis and Montereau.
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