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Information about the Saumur to Lyon train

Travel by train from Saumur to Lyon. 14 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Saumur at 5h 52m and the last at 16h 48m, allowing you to cover the 588 km distance in as little as 3h 38m. Tickets are available from 30€ (1).

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Monday 16 November November
30 € (1) INTERCITES
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Tuesday 17
30 € (1) INTERCITES
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Wednesday 18
30 € (1) INTERCITES
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Thursday 19
30 € (1) INTERCITES
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Friday 20
61 € (1) INTERCITES
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Saturday 21
30 € (1) INTERCITES
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Sunday 22
72 € (1) INTERCITES
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Monday 23
66 € (1) INTERCITES
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Tuesday 24
Wednesday 25
Thursday 26
30 € (1) INTERCITES
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Friday 27
Saturday 28
Sunday 29
Monday 30
48 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Tuesday 1st December
Wednesday 2
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Friday 4 December
66 € (1) INTERCITES
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Saturday 5

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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 from Saumur to Lyon

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

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

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

The Saumur to Lyon journey lasts approximately 5h 03m.

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

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Saumur to Lyon in 3h 38m.

How many trains run from Saumur to Lyon each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 14 trains that run on the Saumur to Lyon route daily.

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

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

What is the distance between Saumur and Lyon by train?

The distance by train between Saumur and Lyon is approximately 588 km.

What time is the first train from Saumur to Lyon?

Need to leave early? The Saumur to Lyon train at 5h 52m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from Saumur to Lyon?

If you prefer to travel later, the last train departs Saumur at 16h 48m.

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

The trains listed on this page depart from: SAUMUR.

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

The trains on this page terminate at: LYON PART DIEU.

Which train companies operate trains from Saumur to Lyon?

Travel on a train operated by Intercités, TGV INOUI, TER, OUIGO for your journey from Saumur to Lyon.

What services are offered on board?

With OUIGO, choose between the OUIGO ESSENTIEL or OUIGO PLUS fare. The OUIGO ESSENTIEL offer includes one piece of hand luggage and one cabin bag. For 9 euros extra, the OUIGO PLUS offer also includes an additional or XL bag, seat selection (solo, standard, with or without a power socket), OUIFI and OUIFUN.

With INTERCITÉS, travel with your family. Six-seat sections, changing tables, and play areas are available on board so your children can enjoy the journey as much as you do.

If you take a TGV INOUI, you can stay connected, thanks to free Wi-Fi access for everyone. The portal gives you access to a world of services and content, such as press offers, entertainment, and online ordering in the bar carriage.

All our TER trains are equipped to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility: use the Assist'enGare service, the free station welcome and assistance service for TER trains.

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

The price of a Saumur – 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 Saumur 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 Saumur to Lyon.

Price of a Saumur – Lyon Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Saumur to Lyon, 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 Saumur to Lyon with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Saumur to Lyon at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Saumur – 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 Saumur – Lyon Train

The best way to pay less for your Saumur 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 Saumur 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 Saumur to Lyon and alternative routes

For your journey to Lyon, if a direct train is available from Saumur, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Saumur to Lyon?

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

Intercités

INTERCITÉS will allow you to discover numerous destinations in France. Travel from Saumur to Lyon with INTERCITÉS: choose your seat if you're travelling 1st Class and enjoy an even more comfy journey. Easy and quick: access your e-ticket via the SNCF Connect app.

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

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

Intercités

Travel from Saumur to Lyon on an INTERCITÉS train, the classic long-distance trains, and choose from one of two classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy seats
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wider, more comfy, reclining seats with extra legroom 
    Individual power socket
  • Space to store your luggage

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

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

Intercités

  • Travel connected

    You can now connect easily and free to the Internet on board of your INTERCITÉS train on the line Paris - Clermont-Ferrand and Paris - Limoges - Toulouse.

  • For gourmands

    Order our catering offer with local, high quelity products online, they will be served at your seat on board.

  • For families

    Find squares with 6 places, a nursery area and play areas for children!

  • In case of delays

    With Garantie G30, I have a guarantee in case of a 30 minutes delay, no matter the reason.

    Order
  • Private space for the night

    Privatize your own 1st class compartment (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).

  • Night space for woman

    You can reserve your place for free in the compartment reserved for women during your overnight train trips by ticking "Space ladies only" when booking online.

  • Room for your suitcases,

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

  • Showers at the station

    Need to freshen up? If you're traveling in First Class on a night train, you can enjoy shower facilities upon arrival at Paris-Austerlitz and Toulouse-Matabiau stations!

Which stations does the train from Saumur 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.

Lyon Part Dieu

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.

Discover the station Lyon Part Dieu
Saumur to Lyon train schedule for Monday 16 November 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 52m 9h 30m 3h 38m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saumur
    TGV INOUI 5300
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Massy Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 05m 10h 56m 4h 51m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saumur
    TER 60152
  • Port Boulet
  • Langeais
  • Cinq-Mars-La-Pile
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TGV INOUI 8306
  • Vendome - Villiers-Sur-Loir
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 55 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6607
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 20m 11h 30m 5h 10m TER, OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saumur
    TER 58703
  • Les Rosiers-Sur-Loire
  • La Menitre
  • Saint-Mathurin
  • La Bohalle
  • Trelaze
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Connection: 27 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    OUIGO 4080
  • Le Mans
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Le Mans
    TGV INOUI 5332
  • Massy Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
7h 03m 11h 56m 4h 53m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saumur
    TER 63702
  • Tours
  • Connection: 13 min
  • Tours
    TGV INOUI 8308
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 53 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6609
  • Lyon Part Dieu
7h 35m 13h 04m 5h 29m Intercités
Booking
  • Saumur
    Intercités 4402
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Vierzon
  • Bourges
  • Nevers
  • Moulins-Sur-Allier
  • Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses
  • Roanne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 40m 13h 56m 5h 16m TER, OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saumur
    TER 60001
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    OUIGO 7624
  • Le Mans
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 53 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6613
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 51m 14h 22m 5h 31m TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO
Booking
  • Saumur
    TER 59007
  • Les Rosiers-Sur-Loire
  • La Menitre
  • Saint-Mathurin
  • La Bohalle
  • Trelaze
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Connection: 16 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TGV INOUI 8912
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h12
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7803
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 11m 16h 30m 5h 19m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saumur
    TER 60126
  • Port Boulet
  • La Chapelle-Sur-Loire
  • Saint-Patrice
  • Langeais
  • Cinq-Mars-La-Pile
  • Savonnieres
  • Saint-Genouph
  • Tours
  • Connection: 11 min
  • Tours
    TER 57016
  • Chateau-Du-Loir
  • Ecommoy
  • Le Mans
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Le Mans
    TGV INOUI 5336
  • Massy Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 55m 18h 26m 5h 31m Intercités
Booking
  • Saumur
    Intercités 4404
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Vierzon
  • Bourges
  • Nevers
  • Moulins-Sur-Allier
  • Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses
  • Roanne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
13h 50m 17h 30m 3h 40m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saumur
    TGV INOUI 5306
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Massy Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 08m 20h 22m 5h 14m Intercités, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saumur
    Intercités 4502
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Connection: 16 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TGV INOUI 12472 - TGV INOUI 8922
  • Le Mans
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h04
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6669
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 37m 21h 22m 5h 45m TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO
Booking
  • Saumur
    TER 58721
  • La Menitre
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Connection: 43 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TGV INOUI 8880
  • Le Mans
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h04
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7805
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 55m 21h 26m 5h 31m Intercités
Booking
  • Saumur
    Intercités 4406
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Vierzon
  • Bourges
  • Nevers
  • Moulins-Sur-Allier
  • Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses
  • Roanne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 48m 21h 30m 4h 42m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saumur
    TER 59023
  • Les Rosiers-Sur-Loire
  • La Menitre
  • Saint-Mathurin
  • La Bohalle
  • Trelaze
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Connection: 20 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TGV INOUI 5320
  • Le Mans
  • Massy Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu