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Book a train ticket Lyon - Saumur

Train timetable info Lyon-Saumur

Travel by train from Lyon to Saumur. 14 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lyon at 6h 30m and the last at 18h 31m, allowing you to cover the 590 km distance in as little as 3h 35m. Tickets are available from 48€ (1).

Best prices Lyon-Saumur

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
today
107 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Tuesday 7 July July
52 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Wednesday 8
48 € (1) INTERCITES
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Thursday 9
72 € (1) INTERCITES
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Friday 10
107 € (1) INTERCITES
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Saturday 11
66 € (1) INTERCITES
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Sunday 12
72 € (1) INTERCITES
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Monday 13
66 € (1) INTERCITES
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Tuesday 14
61 € (1) INTERCITES
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Wednesday 15
Thursday 16
Friday 17
66 € (1) INTERCITES
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Saturday 18
72 € (1) INTERCITES
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Sunday 19
Monday 20
Tuesday 21
Wednesday 22
Thursday 23
52 € (1) INTERCITES
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Friday 24
72 € (1) INTERCITES
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Saturday 25
Sunday 26
72 € (1) INTERCITES
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Monday 27
61 € (1) INTERCITES
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Tuesday 28
Wednesday 29
Thursday 30
52 € (1) INTERCITES
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Friday 31
72 € (1) INTERCITES
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Saturday 1st August

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Sunday 2

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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 Lyon Saumur

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

We recommend booking your train ticket in advance to make the most of the best offers. Save on the cost of your journey by staying flexible with the date and time of your departure. 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 Lyon to Saumur take?

The train journey between Lyon and Saumur takes 5h 22m on average.

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

Allow 3h 35m to travel between Lyon and Saumur on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Lyon to Saumur each day?

Each day, 14 trains depart from Lyon to Saumur.

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

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Lyon and Saumur.

What is the distance between Lyon and Saumur by train?

The train journey between Lyon and Saumur, covers around 590 km.

What time is the first train from Lyon to Saumur?

Looking for an early start? Take the Lyon to Saumur train at 6h 30m.

What time is the last train from Lyon to Saumur?

You have until 18h 31m to take the last train.

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

The trains shown on this page depart from: LYON PART DIEU.

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

The trains listed on this page arrive at: SAUMUR.

Which train companies operate trains from Lyon to Saumur?

The Lyon – Saumur route is served by: Intercités, TGV INOUI, TER, OUIGO.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, feel free to bring your pet. Good news: OUIGO offers a fixed fare of 10 euros for all animals, regardless of their weight. If your pet weighs less than 6 kg, it must be transported in a container no larger than 55 x 35 x 25 cm. If your pet weighs more than 6 kg, it must be on a lead and wear a muzzle.

On INTERCITÉS night trains, enjoy a peaceful night! Book your own private compartment: 1st class (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).

If you make this journey on TGV INOUI, you can travel with your bike for just 10 euros. Select this option when booking. Your bike must be stored in a dedicated space on the train.

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 Lyon to Saumur?

The price of a Lyon – Saumur 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 Lyon to Saumur 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 Lyon to Saumur.

Price of a Lyon – Saumur Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Saumur, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Lyon to Saumur with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Lyon to Saumur at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lyon – Saumur

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 Lyon – Saumur Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Lyon to Saumur. For last-minute train tickets from Lyon to Saumur, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Lyon to Saumur and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Saumur 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.

Companies serving Lyon - Saumur

If you're travelling from Lyon to Saumur, 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 Lyon to Saumur on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Lyon to Saumur: 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 Lyon - Saumur

To travel from Lyon to Saumur, 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 Lyon to Saumur 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 Lyon - Saumur

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lyon to Saumur 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 Lyon-Saumur Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 30m 11h 35m 5h 05m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5380
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
  • 16 min
  • Le Mans
    TER 97005
  • Le Mans - Boulevard Lefaucheux
  • Guecelard - Centre-Eglise
  • Cerans-Foulletourte Croissant
  • La Fontaine-Saint-Martin - Le Chene Vert
  • Clermont-Creans - Centre
  • La Fleche
  • Bauge
  • Longue-Jumellles - Les 4 Chemins
  • Vivy
  • Saumur
6h 38m 12h 16m 5h 38m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6642
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h05
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8973 - TGV INOUI 8913
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 42 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 60006
  • Saumur
7h 34m 12h 53m 5h 19m TGV INOUI, Intercités
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6692
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h22
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8805
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 19 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    Intercités 4404
  • Saumur
8h 38m 14h 37m 5h 59m OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    OUIGO 7802
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h43
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8335
  • Vendome - Villiers-Sur-Loir
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Tours
  • 10 min
  • Tours
    TER 63711
  • Cinq-Mars-La-Pile
  • Langeais
  • Port Boulet
  • Saumur
9h 34m 15h 06m 5h 32m Intercités
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    Intercités 4502
  • Roanne
  • Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses
  • Moulins-Sur-Allier
  • Nevers
  • Bourges
  • Vierzon
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Saumur
10h 30m 15h 52m 5h 22m TGV INOUI, Intercités
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5354
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 1h22
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    Intercités 4406
  • Saumur
11h 51m 17h 11m 5h 20m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5382
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
  • 15 min
  • Le Mans
    TER 57433
  • La Suze
  • Sable-Sur-Sarthe
  • Morannes
  • Etriche - Chateauneuf
  • Tierce
  • Angers Maitre Ecole
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 30 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 59022
  • Trelaze
  • La Bohalle
  • Saint-Mathurin
  • La Menitre
  • Les Rosiers-Sur-Loire
  • Saumur
12h 04m 17h 42m 5h 38m Intercités
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    Intercités 4504
  • Roanne
  • Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses
  • Moulins-Sur-Allier
  • Nevers
  • Bourges
  • Vierzon
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Saumur
13h 04m 19h 10m 6h 06m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6618 - TGV INOUI 6694
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h35
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8881
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 22 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 60190
  • Trelaze
  • La Bohalle
  • Saint-Mathurin
  • La Menitre
  • Les Rosiers-Sur-Loire
  • Saumur
14h 04m 20h 21m 6h 17m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6620
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h26
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8905
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 31 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 59028
  • Trelaze
  • La Bohalle
  • Saint-Mathurin
  • La Menitre
  • Les Rosiers-Sur-Loire
  • Saumur
15h 28m 20h 59m 5h 31m Intercités
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    Intercités 4506
  • Roanne
  • Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses
  • Moulins-Sur-Allier
  • Nevers
  • Bourges
  • Vierzon
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Saumur
15h 38m 20h 45m 5h 07m OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    OUIGO 7804
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 51 min
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8319
  • Vendome - Villiers-Sur-Loir
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Tours
  • 20 min
  • Tours
    TER 60171
  • Cinq-Mars-La-Pile
  • Langeais
  • Port Boulet
  • Saumur
16h 30m 20h 59m 4h 29m TGV INOUI, Intercités
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5386
  • Massy Tgv
  • 31 min
  • Massy Tgv
    TGV INOUI 5240
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 26 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    Intercités 4506
  • Saumur
18h 31m 22h 06m 3h 35m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5358
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Saumur