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Train Carcassonne Lyon

Book a train ticket Carcassonne - Lyon

Train timetable info Carcassonne-Lyon

Travel by train from Carcassonne to Lyon. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Carcassonne at 8h 24m and the last at 20h 55m, allowing you to cover the 467 km distance in as little as 3h 21m. Tickets are available from 34€ (1).

Best prices Carcassonne-Lyon

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 18 May
Tuesday 19
Wednesday 20
Thursday 21
Friday 22
today
36 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 24 May
67 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Monday 25
Tuesday 26
57 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Wednesday 27
40 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Thursday 28
51 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Friday 29
76 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Saturday 30
Sunday 31
94 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Monday 1st June June
40 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 2
51 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Wednesday 3
36 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 4
47 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Friday 5
54 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 6
42 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 7
Monday 8
Tuesday 9
36 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Wednesday 10
43 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 11
34 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Friday 12
70 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Saturday 13
Sunday 14
67 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI

Terms and conditions

(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 Carcassonne Lyon

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

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The Carcassonne to Lyon journey takes no more than 5h 20m on average.

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

The journey from Carcassonne to Lyon on the fastest train takes 3h 21m.

How many trains run from Carcassonne to Lyon each day?

Daily, 9 trains run on the Carcassonne to Lyon journey.

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

It is possible to travel between Carcassonne and Lyon on Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Carcassonne and Lyon by train?

The distance by train between Carcassonne and Lyon is approximately 467 km.

What time is the first train from Carcassonne to Lyon?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the first Carcassonne to Lyon train at 8h 24m.

What time is the last train from Carcassonne to Lyon?

You have until 20h 55m to take the last train.

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

This page presents a list of trains departing from: CARCASSONNE.

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

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

Which train companies operate trains from Carcassonne to Lyon?

You can complete your journey from Carcassonne to Lyon on a Intercités, OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, TER, TGV INOUI Spain, TGV INOUI Brussels train.

What services are offered on board?

Want to travel with OUIGO but your luggage is larger than a cabin bag, or you need to bring another bag? Don’t worry, simply add the additional or XL luggage option for 5 euros when purchasing your OUIGO ESSENTIEL ticket. If you choose OUIGO PLUS, this option is automatically included in your ticket.

If you travel on INTERCITÉS, you can bring your bicycle on board. Depending on your journey, a paid reservation may be required.

If you travel on a TGV INOUI, indulge in a tasty break in the bar carriage, which welcomes you to a newly renovated space. Completely redesigned, it showcases dishes created by chefs, vegetarian options, organic and local products, so that your journey is also a culinary adventure.

With friends, colleagues, or family, take advantage of the HI FIVE offer to travel at a reduced price on TGV Lyria trains. The more of you there are, the better the fare!

On TGV INOUI Spain, visit the bar carriage to enjoy high-quality products from France and Spain at any time of the day.

If you travel frequently on TER, discover TER subscriptions and enjoy discounts for travel in each region (excluding Île-de-France). Subscribe in just a few clicks via SNCF Connect.

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

The price of a Carcassonne – 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 Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne to Lyon.

Price of a Carcassonne – Lyon Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne – Lyon

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne – Lyon Train

The best way to pay less for your Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne - Lyon. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Carcassonne - Lyon

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

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Carcassonne to Lyon on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Carcassonne 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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Classes of rail companies serving Carcassonne - Lyon

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

TGV INOUI

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

2nd Class

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

1st 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

All on-board services provided by companies operating Carcassonne - Lyon

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

Train timetables Carcassonne-Lyon Sunday 24 May 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
8h 24m 11h 48m 3h 24m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Carcassonne
    TGV INOUI 6871
  • Narbonne
  • Beziers
  • Sete
  • Montpellier Sud De France
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 29m 15h 28m 5h 59m INTERCITES, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Carcassonne
    INTERCITES 4655
  • Narbonne
  • Beziers
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • Nimes Centre
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 1h08
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV Lyria 9752
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 21m 15h 23m 5h 02m TER, TGV INOUI vers l'Espagne, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Carcassonne
    TER 86973
  • Lezignan-Corbieres
  • Narbonne
  • 49 min
  • Narbonne
    TGV INOUI vers l'Espagne 9708
  • Beziers
  • Montpellier Sud De France
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • 53 min
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 6864
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 22m 15h 53m 4h 31m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Carcassonne
    TER 76219
  • Lezignan-Corbieres
  • Narbonne
  • 47 min
  • Narbonne
    TGV INOUI 6204
  • Beziers
  • Agde
  • Sete
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • 12 min
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI 12184 - TGV INOUI 5500
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 20m 16h 49m 4h 29m TER, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles
Booking
  • Carcassonne
    TER 86975
  • Lezignan-Corbieres
  • Narbonne
  • 16 min
  • Narbonne
    TER 86966
  • Beziers
  • Agde
  • Sete
  • Frontignan
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • 46 min
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9864
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 17m 18h 51m 4h 34m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Carcassonne
    TER 86977
  • Lezignan-Corbieres
  • Narbonne
  • 24 min
  • Narbonne
    TER 76420
  • Beziers
  • Agde
  • Sete
  • Frontignan
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • Baillargues
  • Lunel
  • Vergeze - Codognan
  • Nimes Centre
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • 35 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 5182
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 29m 19h 50m 3h 21m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Carcassonne
    TGV INOUI 6873
  • Narbonne
  • Beziers
  • Sete
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
18h 29m 22h 01m 3h 32m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Carcassonne
    TGV INOUI 6875
  • Narbonne
  • Beziers
  • Sete
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
20h 55m 9h 56m 13h 01m TER, INTERCITES, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Carcassonne
    TER 76236
  • Bram
  • Castelnaudary
  • Villefranche-De-Lauragais
  • Baziege
  • Labege Innopole
  • Montaudran
  • Toulouse Matabiau
  • 22 min
  • Toulouse Matabiau
    INTERCITES 3750
  • Montauban Ville Bourbon
  • Caussade
  • Cahors
  • Gourdon
  • Souillac
  • Les Aubrais
  • Paris Austerlitz
  • 36 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6605
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu