How to get from Lyon to Paris
A real 1-leg route: train. Door to door 2h 10m, from €101.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Paris. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 10m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 393 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Lyon to Paris: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Lyon → Paristrain
SNCF·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Lyon to Paris: train, bus
How the trip from Lyon to Paris works
Start with a SNCF train from Lyon to Paris, about 2h 10m. In total it's roughly €101 over 2h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Paris
DepartureLyonWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
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Who runs Lyon to Paris
On this route you travel with SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Lyon to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Paris?+−
The most useful route takes about 2h 10m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Paris from Lyon?+−
About 393 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Paris cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €101. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Paris?+−
On this route you travel with SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Paris?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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