How to get from Paris to Lyon
A real 1-leg route: train. Door to door 2h 03m, from €101.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 03m 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 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Paris to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Paris → Lyontrain
SNCF·2h 03m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Paris to Lyon: train, bus
How the trip from Paris to Lyon works
Start with a SNCF train from Paris to Lyon, about 2h 3m. In total it's roughly €101 over 2h 3m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Lyon
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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 Paris to Lyon
On this route you travel with SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Paris to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Lyon?+−
The most useful route takes about 2h 03m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Lyon from Paris?+−
About 393 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Lyon cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €101. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Lyon?+−
On this route you travel with SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Lyon?+−
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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