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Train Sète Lyon

Book a train ticket Sète - Lyon

Train timetable info Sète-Lyon

Travel by train from Sète to Lyon. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Sète at 8h 14m and the last at 19h 41m, allowing you to cover the 336 km distance in as little as 1h 55m. Tickets are available from 20€ (1).

Best prices Sète-Lyon

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 18 May
Tuesday 19
Wednesday 20
Thursday 21
today
49 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 23 May
27 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 24
50 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 25
51 € (1) TER
TER
Tuesday 26
49 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 27
47 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 28
51 € (1) TER
TER
Friday 29
51 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 30
44 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 31
51 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 1st June June
35 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 2
33 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Wednesday 3
33 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 4
Friday 5
Saturday 6
Sunday 7
51 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 8
33 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 9
30 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Wednesday 10
47 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 11
29 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 12
25 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 13
20 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Sunday 14
45 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO

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 Sète Lyon

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

Book your train tickets several months in advance to take advantage of the best fares. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. Create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be informed of the best deals in advance.

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

The train journey between Sète and Lyon takes 2h 25m on average.

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

The minimum time to travel by train between Sète and Lyon is 1h 55m.

How many trains run from Sète to Lyon each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 9 trains that run on the Sète to Lyon route daily.

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

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

What is the distance between Sète and Lyon by train?

By train, about 336 km separate Lyon from Sète.

What time is the first train from Sète to Lyon?

Each day, the first train leaves Sète for Lyon at 8h 14m.

What time is the last train from Sète to Lyon?

You can wait until 19h 41m at the latest to take the last Sète to Lyon train.

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

This page lists trains departing from: SETE.

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

This page lists trains arriving at: LYON PART DIEU, LYON SAINT-EXUPERY TGV.

Which train companies operate trains from Sète to Lyon?

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

What services are offered on board?

Travelling with children? Good news: with OUIGO, child tickets have a fixed fare. Children under 4 travel for free on an accompanying adult’s lap. You can also bring up to 2 pushchairs per journey for free.

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.

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.

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

The price of a Sète – 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 Sète 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 Sète to Lyon.

Price of a Sète – Lyon Train Ticket

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

Promotional Fare for Sète – 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 Sète – Lyon Train

The best way to pay less for your Sète 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 Sète 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 Sète 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 Sète - 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 Sète - Lyon

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

OUIGO

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

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Classes of rail companies serving Sète - Lyon

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

OUIGO

OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from Sète 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.

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

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

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

Train timetables Sète-Lyon Saturday 23 May 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
8h 14m 10h 45m 2h 31m TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles
Booking
  • Sete
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9862
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 40m 11h 48m 2h 08m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Sete
    TGV INOUI 6871
  • Montpellier Sud De France
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 51m 13h 48m 2h 57m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Sete
    TER 76412
  • Frontignan
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • 46 min
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI 5158
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
13h 29m 15h 53m 2h 24m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Sete
    TGV INOUI 6204
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • 12 min
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI 5500 - TGV INOUI 12184
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 03m 16h 49m 2h 46m TER, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles
Booking
  • Sete
    TER 76348
  • Frontignan
  • Vic - Mireval
  • Villeneuve-Les-Maguelone
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • 28 min
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9864
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 54m 18h 51m 2h 57m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Sete
    TER 76420
  • 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
17h 29m 19h 24m 1h 55m OUIGO
Booking
  • Sete
    OUIGO 7882
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • Nimes Centre
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
17h 41m 19h 50m 2h 09m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Sete
    TGV INOUI 6873
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • Nimes Centre
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
19h 41m 21h 38m 1h 57m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Sete
    TGV INOUI 6875
  • Montpellier Sud De France
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu