Calais to Lyon train

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Information about the Calais to Lyon train

Travel by train from Calais to Lyon. 5 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Calais at 8h 07m and the last at 17h 15m, allowing you to cover the 755 km distance in as little as 3h 49m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

4h 44m

Shortest route time

3h 49m

First hour of departure

8h 07m

Last hour of departure

17h 15m

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How much does a train ticket from Calais to Lyon cost?

Travel smart: by booking your train ticket in advance, you can benefit from the best fares. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Calais to Lyon take?

The journey on a train from Calais to Lyon takes approximately 4h 44m, depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Calais to Lyon?

The minimum time to travel by train between Calais and Lyon is 3h 49m.

How many trains run from Calais to Lyon each day?

Daily, 5 trains run on the Calais to Lyon journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Calais and Lyon?

It is possible to travel between Calais and Lyon on Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Calais and Lyon by train?

Trains running between Calais and Lyon cover a distance of around 755 km.

What time is the first train from Calais to Lyon?

The first Calais to Lyon train departs at 8h 07m.

What time is the last train from Calais to Lyon?

If you prefer to arrive later, you can take the last train departing Calais at 17h 15m.

To leave Calais, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: CALAIS - FRETHUN, CALAIS VILLE.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: LYON PART DIEU, LYON PERRACHE.

Which train companies operate trains from Calais to Lyon?

You can make the Calais to Lyon journey with TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI, OUIGO.

What services are offered on board?

Travel with OUIGO in peace and comfort. With OUIGO ESSENTIEL, you can enjoy a solo, quiet seat for 7 euros extra. With OUIGO PLUS, you can choose your seat anywhere on the train.

If you take a TGV INOUI, your young children and you can enjoy the nursery area. Don’t forget that we will happily warm your bottles in the TGV INOUI bar carriage.

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Calais to Lyon?

The price of a Calais – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Calais to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Calais to Lyon.

Price of a Calais – Lyon Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Calais to Lyon: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Calais to Lyon at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Calais – Lyon

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Calais – Lyon Train

The best way to pay less for your Calais to Lyon train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Calais to Lyon, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Calais to Lyon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lyon on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Calais to Lyon?

If you're travelling from Calais to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Calais to Lyon with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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TGV INOUI Brussels

With TGV INOUI you can enjoy a high-speed, hassle-free trip from Calais to Lyon! Benefit from free Wi-Fi and numerous other TGV INOUI services during your journey: buffet car for a tasty treat, travel directly from one town center to another...

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TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Calais to Lyon on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Calais to Lyon: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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OUIGO

Enjoy low-cost travel from Calais 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 Calais to Lyon in advance!

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What travel classes are available on the Calais to Lyon train?

To travel from Calais to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Calais to Lyon by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

TGV INOUI Brussels

Travel from Calais to Lyon on board an TGV INOUI Brussels and choose from two travel classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wider, reclining seats with more legroom, an individual power socket, a reading light, and a small table.
Quiet zones
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Calais to Lyon and choose from a selection of classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones
Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
Premium dedicated Customer Service
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OUIGO

OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from Calais 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 Calais to Lyon train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Calais to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
PRM access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

TGV INOUI Brussels

Travel in the utmost comfort

Electrical outlets, friendly bar ... everything you need for a nice time!
Stay connected while travelling

Free Wifi available onboard
An attentive team

Travel with us and experience top quality service from our team
Travel in first class

Our best seats, just for you
Plenty of space for your suitcases
Travel with your bike
A nursery area for your baby
Travel with your pet
Your office at 300 km/h
To go further
Fancy a snack?
New features
No more need to queue at the bar
Connect to the portal and a whole range of services

TGV INOUI

Hold a ticket

Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.
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Travel in comfort

Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.
Travel connected

Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.
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Travel in first class

With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Travel with a staff that takes care of you

At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.
Space for your luggage

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Travel with your bike

Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!
Nursury space for baby's

Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.
Travel with your pet

Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.
Your office at 300 km/h

On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.
To travel further

Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.
A gourmet break?

We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.
New gestures

Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.
Don't queue at the Bistro

Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.
A world of services via the portal

Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

OUIGO

Exchange your tickets

You can now change your travel dates, times, or routes directly from the "Tickets" section. If you’ve selected any additional options, they will be retained during the exchange.
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Children’s tickets at a fixed rate

Children under 12 travel for €8 on OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and for €5 on OUIGO Train Classique.
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Pet

The pet fare for your OUIGO journeys is €10, whether your pet weighs more or less than 6 kg.
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Luggage

Got an extra or oversized bag? Add the Baggage Option for just €5 when purchasing your ticket.
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Text message

Take the SMS option for only €1 and you'll be informed of any disturbance during your trip
Seat with electric socket

Stay connected ! For only 2€ more you enjoy a seat with an electric socket
Quiet place

For €5 extra, you can reserve a seat in an quiet, adults only area with an electric socket
Stroller

Remember to check the option with the purchase of your ticket and travel without any hassle with your young children

Which stations does the train from Calais to Lyon depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Calais

Calais station is a railway station located in the Hauts-de-France region. It is the city's most important station, a few hundred metres from its historic centre. It handles nearly 1.2 million passengers a year.

The site has a fully equipped passenger building open every day. Classified "Accès Plus", the station has facilities and services that make it easier to welcome people with reduced mobility. A covered footbridge provides access to the platforms.

How do I get to Calais-Ville station?

The station has the advantage of being part of a very well-served transport interchange. You can get there by bus on the Imag'in network. The Balad'in shuttle, which links the city centre to the port of Calais, also stops at the station. You can also use a bicycle park, a secure shelter for two-wheelers and a large car park.

What are the main destinations from Calais-Ville station?

Calais station offers passengers plenty of choice. You can take the TGV INOUI to Paris via Lille and Arras. The journey to the capital takes around 2 hours, and the connection to Lille just 40 minutes. TER Hauts-de-France trains serve many destinations, including towns such as Amiens, Étaples, Boulogne, Hazebrouck and Dunkirk. TER Hauts-de-France trains also link Calais-Ville station to Paris Gare du Nord.

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Lyon Part Dieu

Lyon Part Dieu station is located in the district of the same name in the Lyon metropolitan area. Welcoming regional, national and international passengers, it is Lyon's main station and one of the largest French stations in terms of passenger numbers.

At the station, you can visit the vast shopping centre, with more than 200 shops, around forty restaurants and cinemas. Near the station, don't miss Les Halles de Lyon, one of the symbols of local gastronomy with its well-stocked stalls.

Getting to Lyon Part-Dieu station

Lyon Part-Dieu has the advantage of being easy to reach on the metropolitan area's public transport. Fifteen TCL bus lines stop at Gare Part Dieu, as do metro line B and tram lines T1 and T3.

Main connections from Lyon Part-Dieu station

Many rail operators serve Lyon Part-Dieu station, with services both within France and abroad.

On the conventional network, you can take INTERCITÉS trains to Nantes, as well as TER trains running to many towns such as Villefranche-sur-Saône, Mâcon and Dijon, with various destinations also available in the PACA region (Arles, Orange, Vitrolles, Marseille). Regional services include the towns of Roanne, Clermont-Ferrand, Grenoble and Bourgoin-Jallieu.

TGV connections (TGV INOUI and OUIGO) run to various French cities, including Paris, Lille, Marseille, Nice, Montpellier and Perpignan, among others. There are also international services, by TGV to Brussels or Luxembourg.

TER coaches are available to passengers from the nearby bus station. They serve a few towns, such as Grenoble, Saint-Étienne and Annecy, and the Rhône Express shuttle runs between the station and St. Exupéry airport.

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Lyon Perrache

Lyon Perrache station is one of the three main railway stations in the Lyon metropolitan area. Located in the Perrache district, halfway between the Confluence and the rest of Lyon's Presqu'île, it welcomes around 5 million passengers a year.

The station's prime location lets you visit Lyon's 2nd arrondissement while you wait for your train. You can stroll along the banks of the Saône or head to Place Carnot in the Ainay district. South of the station, be sure to visit the Sainte-Blandine district, with its many green spaces and its church of the same name.

Getting to Lyon Perrache station

Lyon Perrache is easy to reach from the Perrache interchange centre, linked to the station by a footbridge on level 1. The centre has a metro station, which is the terminus of line A. Tram lines T1 and T2 also run there. Many TCL bus lines serve the station.

Main connections from Lyon Perrache station

Lyon Perrache station offers many ways to travel. You can board TGV INOUI or OUIGO high-speed trains to Paris, Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, Lille and Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV.

On the conventional network, INTERCITÉS takes you to cities such as Nevers, Bourges and Angers on the Lyon Perrache - Nantes line.

Finally, TER trains offer a wide selection of regional destinations, including Mâcon, Roanne, Vienne, Clermont-Ferrand, Besançon, Bourg-en-Bresse, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Avignon and Nevers.

Lyon Perrache bus station is served by TER coaches and Flixbus and BlaBlaCar Bus long-distance coaches.

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Calais to Lyon train schedule for Saturday 7 November 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
8h 07m	12h 00m	3h 53m	TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI	Booking
8h 07m Calais - Frethun TER 44412 8h 35m Lille Europe Connection: 26 min 9h 01m Lille Europe TGV INOUI Brussels 9812 - TGV INOUI 5113 9h 53m Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv 10h 10m Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy 12h 00m Lyon Part Dieu
10h 07m	14h 00m	3h 53m	TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI	Booking
10h 07m Calais - Frethun TER 7516 10h 35m Lille Europe Connection: 26 min 11h 01m Lille Europe TGV INOUI Brussels 9826 - TGV INOUI 12526 11h 53m Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv 12h 09m Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy 14h 00m Lyon Part Dieu
13h 10m	16h 59m	3h 49m	TER, TGV INOUI Brussels	Booking
13h 10m Calais - Frethun TER 7522 13h 38m Lille Europe Connection: 23 min 14h 01m Lille Europe TGV INOUI Brussels 9830 14h 53m Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv 15h 09m Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy 16h 59m Lyon Part Dieu
14h 37m	20h 56m	6h 19m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
14h 37m Calais Ville TER 16354 15h 01m Boulogne-Sur-Mer 15h 18m Etaples - Le Touquet 15h 25m Rang-Du-Fliers - Verton - Berck 15h 37m Rue 15h 44m Noyelles-Sur-Mer 15h 53m Abbeville 16h 20m Amiens 16h 27m Longueau 17h 30m Paris Nord Connection: 1h30 19h 00m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6629 - TGV INOUI 6689 20h 56m Lyon Part Dieu
17h 15m	22h 58m	5h 43m	TER, OUIGO	Booking
17h 15m Calais - Frethun TER 7534 17h 45m Lille Europe Connection: 1h55 19h 40m Lille Flandres OUIGO 7815 20h 35m Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv 20h 52m Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy 22h 58m Lyon Perrache

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Direct train from Calais to Lyon and alternative routes

Which companies operate the train from Calais to Lyon?

TER

What travel classes are available on the Calais to Lyon train?

TER

What on-board services are available on the Calais to Lyon train?

TER

Which stations does the train from Calais to Lyon depart from and arrive at?

Calais

How do I get to Calais-Ville station?

What are the main destinations from Calais-Ville station?