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Train timetable info Lyon-Tours

Travel by train from Lyon to Tours. 19 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lyon at 6h 30m and the last at 20h 04m, allowing you to cover the 481 km distance in as little as 3h 14m. Tickets are available from 66€ (1).

Best prices Lyon-Tours

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Tuesday 7 July
Wednesday 8
Thursday 9
Friday 10
Saturday 11
Sunday 12 July
70 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 13
Tuesday 14
Wednesday 15
Thursday 16
Friday 17
Saturday 18
Sunday 19
66 € (1) TGV INOUI
The cheapest
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 Lyon Tours

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

Travel smart: by booking your train ticket in advance, you can benefit from the best fares. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. 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 Lyon to Tours take?

Your train takes you from Lyon to Tours in an average of 4h 42m.

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

The shortest journey between Lyon and Tours takes 3h 14m.

How many trains run from Lyon to Tours each day?

Daily, 19 trains run on the Lyon to Tours journey.

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

You can reach Tours from Lyon via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Lyon and Tours by train?

The total distance between Lyon and Tours by train is approximately 481 km.

What time is the first train from Lyon to Tours?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the first Lyon to Tours train at 6h 30m.

What time is the last train from Lyon to Tours?

If you prefer a later departure, take the last train leaving Lyon at 20h 04m.

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

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

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

The trains listed on this page arrive at: TOURS.

Which train companies operate trains from Lyon to Tours?

You can complete your journey from Lyon to Tours on a TER, TGV INOUI, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, OUIGO, Intercités, TGV INOUI Brussels train.

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

If you travel on TGV INOUI, you will have the option to enjoy first class. With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, it has been designed for your comfort: extra legroom and a wider backrest.

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

Save time by booking your TRAIN Mobigo ticket (TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté) on SNCF Connect.

Travel between Lyon and Tours with TGV INOUI

The Lyon - Tours high-speed train is designed with your comfort in mind. Whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, or with your family, TGV INOUI has several classes and a range of onboard services to make your journey even more enjoyable.

Comfort on board the Lyon - Tours TGV INOUI train

Every detail has been thought of on TGV INOUI trains to ensure a comfy trip: adjustable seats, reading lights, folding tables, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi throughout the journey. There are also nursery areas for families with babies, so you can travel with complete peace of mind.

What luggage can I take on board my Lyon and Tours TGV INOUI?

You can take two pieces of carry-on luggage (max. 70 x 90 x 50 cm) and one piece of hand luggage (max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm). You can also take a foldable pushchair (max. 90 x 130 cm) which can be stored in a dedicated space.

TGV INOUI: "1st" class

If you travel in 1st class, you can choose your seat (single, side-by-side, facing, or saloon) and settle down in wider seats with headrests and footrests. Each seat has a foldable table, Wi-Fi connection, a power socket, and an individual reading light.

Travelling with your pet

Pets are welcome on board. Small pets can travel for €7 if they are in a pet carrier (45 x 30 x 25 cm). Muzzled dogs on a lead can also travel for €7. Guide dogs can travel free of charge and do not need a ticket.

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

The price of a Lyon – Tours 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 Tours 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 Tours.

Price of a Lyon – Tours Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Lyon to Tours, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Lyon to Tours, 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 Lyon – Tours

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 – Tours 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 Tours. For last-minute train tickets from Lyon to Tours, 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 Tours 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 Lyon - Tours. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Lyon - Tours

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

TER

Travel from Lyon to Tours 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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Classes of rail companies serving Lyon - Tours

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

TER

Travel from Lyon to Tours 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.

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

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lyon to Tours 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.

Train timetables Lyon-Tours Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 30m 10h 02m 3h 32m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5351
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 14 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TER 60705
  • Tours
7h 04m 11h 15m 4h 11m TGV INOUI, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6690 - TGV INOUI 6604
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 56 min
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8445
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 09 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 5437
  • Tours
8h 38m 13h 45m 5h 07m OUIGO, TGV INOUI
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
9h 30m 13h 27m 3h 57m TGV INOUI, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5376
  • Massy - Palaiseau
  • 29 min
  • Massy Tgv
    TGV INOUI 5224
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 18 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 5377
  • Tours
9h 34m 15h 02m 5h 28m Intercités, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    Intercités 4502
  • Roanne
  • Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses
  • Moulins-Sur-Allier
  • Nevers
  • Bourges
  • Vierzon
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 26 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 7284
  • Tours
10h 30m 15h 54m 5h 24m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5354
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
  • 1h26
  • Le Mans
    TER 16558
  • Ecommoy
  • Chateau-Du-Loir
  • Tours
11h 04m 15h 26m 4h 22m TGV INOUI, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6614
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h10
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8485
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 08 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 5485
  • Tours
12h 04m 17h 38m 5h 34m Intercités, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    Intercités 4504
  • Roanne
  • Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses
  • Moulins-Sur-Allier
  • Nevers
  • Bourges
  • Vierzon
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 28 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 5342
  • Tours
13h 04m 18h 02m 4h 58m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6694 - TGV INOUI 6618
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h39
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8313
  • Vendome - Villiers-Sur-Loir
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Tours
13h 38m 20h 13m 6h 35m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 16848
  • Lozanne
  • Moulins-Sur-Allier
  • Nevers
  • Bourges
  • Vierzon
  • Villefranche-Sur-Cher
  • Gievres
  • Selles-Sur-Cher
  • Saint-Aignan - Noyers
  • Montrichard
  • Chenonceaux
  • Blere - La Croix
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Tours
14h 00m 18h 28m 4h 28m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12566 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9866
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • 45 min
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 5454
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 19 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TER 60227
  • Tours
14h 04m 19h 00m 4h 56m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6620
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h16
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8367
  • Vendome - Villiers-Sur-Loir
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 20 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TER 60229
  • Tours
15h 04m 19h 18m 4h 14m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6622
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 51 min
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8317
  • Vendome - Villiers-Sur-Loir
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Tours
15h 38m 19h 44m 4h 06m OUIGO, TGV INOUI
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
16h 04m 20h 44m 4h 40m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6624
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h17
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8321
  • Vendome - Villiers-Sur-Loir
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Tours
16h 30m 20h 19m 3h 49m TGV INOUI, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5386
  • Massy Tgv
  • 31 min
  • Massy Tgv
    TGV INOUI 5240
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 11 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 7241
  • Tours
16h 30m 21h 09m 4h 39m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5386
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
  • 32 min
  • Le Mans
    TER 57027
  • Ecommoy
  • Chateau-Du-Loir
  • Saint-Paterne
  • Neuille-Pont-Pierre
  • Saint-Antoine-Du-Rocher
  • Fondettes - Saint-Cyr-Sur-Loire
  • Tours
18h 31m 21h 45m 3h 14m TGV INOUI, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5358
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • 09 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 7359
  • Tours
20h 04m 2h 05m 6h 01m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6632
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 52 min
  • Paris Austerlitz
    TER 60537
  • Les Aubrais
  • 10 min
  • Les Aubrais
    TER 24537
  • Blois - Chambord
  • Tours