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Information about the Tours to Lyon train

Travel by train from Tours to Lyon. 11 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Tours at 6h 12m and the last at 16h 26m, allowing you to cover the 481 km distance in as little as 3h 18m. Tickets are available from 25€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

4h 23m

Shortest route time

3h 18m

First hour of departure

6h 12m

Last hour of departure

16h 26m

Timetables for tomorrow

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Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday 17 August	Tuesday 18	Wednesday 19	today 67 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Friday 21 August 65 € (1) Rémi Exp Rémi Exp	Saturday 22 79 € (1) NAVETTE NAVETTE	Sunday 23 70 € (1) TGV INOUI TGV INOUI
Monday 24 67 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Tuesday 25 49 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Wednesday 26	Thursday 27 61 € (1) TGV INOUI TGV INOUI	Friday 28 52 € (1) Rémi Exp Rémi Exp	Saturday 29 61 € (1) NAVETTE NAVETTE	Sunday 30
Monday 31	Tuesday 1st September	Wednesday 2	Thursday 3	Friday 4 September 42 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Saturday 5	Sunday 6
Monday 7	Tuesday 8 25 € (1) INTERCITES The cheapest INTERCITES	Wednesday 9 35 € (1) Rémi Exp Rémi Exp	Thursday 10 Price available soon	Friday 11 Price available soon	Saturday 12 Price available soon	Sunday 13 Price available soon

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 Tours to Lyon

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

Travel smart: by booking your train ticket in advance, you can benefit from the best fares. When making your booking, you can adjust the dates and times of your departure to travel at the lowest price. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

You should allow an average of 4h 23m to travel by train from Tours to Lyon.

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

The journey from Tours to Lyon on the fastest train takes 3h 18m.

How many trains run from Tours to Lyon each day?

Daily, 11 trains run on the Tours to Lyon journey.

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

You can reach Lyon from Tours via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Tours and Lyon by train?

Trains running between Tours and Lyon cover a distance of around 481 km.

What time is the first train from Tours to Lyon?

The first train departs from Tours at 6h 12m to take you to Lyon.

What time is the last train from Tours to Lyon?

You can also travel later on the last train, leaving Tours at 16h 26m.

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

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

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 Tours to Lyon?

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

What services are offered on board?

Onboard INTERCITÉS, you can enjoy lunch service without leaving your seat, with different meal options to satisfy your taste buds.

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.

Save time with SNCF Connect and buy your TER tickets in just a few clicks on our website or app.

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

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

The price of a Tours – 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 Tours 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 Tours to Lyon.

Price of a Tours – Lyon Train Ticket

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

Promotional Fare for Tours – Lyon

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

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Tours to Lyon. For last-minute train tickets from Tours to Lyon, 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 Tours to Lyon and alternative routes

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

Which companies operate the train from Tours to Lyon?

If you're travelling from Tours 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 Tours 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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TGV INOUI

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

Travel from Tours to Lyon 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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TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Hop on a TRAIN Mobigo (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté TER) from Tours to Lyon and explore a region with stunning landscapes, from famous vineyards to the Jura mountains. A comfy, low-cost journey for your daily commute or weekend getaway. Book easily and get your tickets via SNCF Connect. To save money on regular journeys, opt for regional passes and season tickets!

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

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

Intercités

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

2^nd Class

Comfy seats
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

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

TGV INOUI

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

2^nd Class

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

1^st 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

TER

Travel from Tours to Lyon 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.

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

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

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.

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.

TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Low prices with TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

All year round, take advantage of special tickets from €3 for all your journeys in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and to Paris/Ile de France.
50% off for those under 26

Are you under 26? Travel all year round at half price with youth fare tickets!
Refundable up to D-1

Your ticket is refundable up to the day before your trip on the SNCF Connect app
€2 for children under 12

For children under 12, a single €2 fare for their journey including to Paris!

Tours to Lyon train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
6h 12m	9h 30m	3h 18m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
6h 12m Tours TER 60550 6h 18m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps Connection: 09 min 6h 27m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps TGV INOUI 5300 7h 25m Massy Tgv 9h 30m Lyon Part Dieu
7h 39m	11h 30m	3h 51m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
7h 39m Tours TER 60206 7h 44m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps Connection: 11 min 7h 55m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps TGV INOUI 5260 8h 54m Massy Tgv Connection: 32 min 9h 26m Massy Tgv TGV INOUI 12402 - TGV INOUI 5332 11h 30m Lyon Part Dieu
7h 53m	11h 56m	4h 03m	TGV INOUI	Booking
7h 53m Tours TGV INOUI 8308 7h 59m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps 9h 07m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 53 min 10h 00m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6609 11h 56m Lyon Part Dieu
8h 57m	13h 56m	4h 59m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
8h 57m Tours TER 60704 9h 02m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps Connection: 11 min 9h 13m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps TGV INOUI 8440 10h 17m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 1h35 11h 52m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6613 13h 12m Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv 13h 56m Lyon Part Dieu
10h 28m	14h 56m	4h 28m	TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, TGV INOUI	Booking
10h 28m Tours TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 8440 10h 33m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps Connection: 06 min 10h 39m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps TGV INOUI 8362 11h 42m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 1h10 12h 52m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6685 - TGV INOUI 6615 14h 56m Lyon Part Dieu
12h 05m	17h 52m	5h 47m	TER	Booking
12h 05m Tours TER 16840 12h 09m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps 12h 25m Blere - La Croix 12h 31m Chenonceaux 12h 38m Montrichard 12h 49m Saint-Aignan - Noyers 12h 59m Selles-Sur-Cher 13h 06m Gievres 13h 12m Villefranche-Sur-Cher 13h 30m Vierzon 13h 49m Bourges 14h 28m Nevers 15h 06m Moulins-Sur-Allier 17h 24m Lozanne 17h 52m Lyon Part Dieu
12h 13m	16h 30m	4h 17m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
12h 13m Tours TER 57016 12h 44m Chateau-Du-Loir 13h 02m Ecommoy 13h 17m Le Mans Connection: 14 min 13h 31m Le Mans TGV INOUI 5336 14h 19m Massy Tgv 16h 30m Lyon Part Dieu
14h 04m	17h 30m	3h 26m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
14h 04m Tours TER 60840 14h 09m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps Connection: 18 min 14h 27m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps TGV INOUI 5306 15h 23m Massy Tgv 17h 30m Lyon Part Dieu
15h 41m	19h 54m	4h 13m	TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, TGV INOUI	Booking
15h 41m Tours TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 6378 15h 46m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps Connection: 10 min 15h 56m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps TGV INOUI 8378 17h 00m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 52 min 17h 52m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6627 19h 12m Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv 19h 54m Lyon Part Dieu
16h 17m	20h 56m	4h 39m	TGV INOUI	Booking
16h 17m Tours TGV INOUI 8316 16h 22m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps 16h 47m Vendome - Villiers-Sur-Loir 17h 37m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 1h23 19h 00m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6689 20h 56m Lyon Part Dieu
16h 26m	21h 30m	5h 04m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
16h 26m Tours TER 16580 16h 57m Chateau-Du-Loir 17h 14m Ecommoy 17h 28m Le Mans Connection: 1h02 18h 30m Le Mans TGV INOUI 5320 - TGV INOUI 5338 19h 21m Massy Tgv 21h 30m Lyon Part Dieu

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How many trains run from Tours to Lyon each day?

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

What is the distance between Tours and Lyon by train?

What time is the first train from Tours to Lyon?

What time is the last train from Tours to Lyon?

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

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

Which train companies operate trains from Tours to Lyon?

What services are offered on board?

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

Price of a Tours – Lyon Train Ticket

Promotional Fare for Tours – Lyon

Last-minute Tours – Lyon Train

Direct train from Tours to Lyon and alternative routes

Which companies operate the train from Tours to Lyon?

Intercités

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

Intercités

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

Intercités

Tours to Lyon train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026

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