Train Paris - Lyon from 16 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Paris - Lyon
Train Paris Lyon in brief
Average price
61.68 €
Price range
16.00 € - 180.00 €
Fastest Paris-Lyon train
1h53min
Number of trains / day
36
The train to Lyon takes on average 1h53min. This is the ideal time to have a good nap. But feel free to read, watch a few episodes of your favorite series, or listen to the latest and trending music...
The distance between Paris and Lyon is 392 km and the average speed is 208 km/h.
You can see that the train travels much faster than a Ferrari! On top of that, you will have a driver, and it will cost you a lot less.
Paris - Lyon cheaper by bus: bus tickets are from 11.00 € for a 5h30min journey.
Train price calendar Paris - Lyon
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Wednesday, December 9, from 16 €.
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December 2026
Prices recorded on November 15, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Paris to Lyon cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Monday, with an average price of 57 €. The most expensive is Sunday (80 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the morning is cheapest: 61 € on average, against 68 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Paris - Lyon train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 31 to 60 days before departure costs 56 € on average, against 88 € the day before or on the day of departure: 36% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 60 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Paris and Lyon
On average, 35 departures a day link Paris to Lyon. 4 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Thursday (37 departures on average), the quietest Saturday (31).
By time of day
Departures peak in the afternoon: 16 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Paris to Lyon by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Paris to Lyon costs 65 € on average, from 16 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
Train or bus between Paris and Lyon?
The train connects Paris to Lyon in 1h53min with tickets from 16 €. The bus takes about 5h30min with tickets from 11 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Paris Lyon by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Paris Lyon.
First Train Paris - Lyon.
Departure at 06:12
Last Train Paris - Lyon
Departure at 21:00
Paris - Lyon train on average every
7 minutes
Which train companies for Paris to Lyon?
- inOui, SNCF's premium TGV
- Ouigo, the low-cost TGV
- Intercités
- Lyria, the red train that takes you to Switzerland
- TER, the ideal train in the region
- Frecciarossa 1000
- MOBIGO
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Paris to Lyon
You can also buy train tickets Lyon-Paris in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Paris-Lyon.
The 5 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Think low cost: OUIGO trains are fast and cheaper.
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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