Our travel advice
Our pick
Take the 15:25 train: 1h53 without a change.
The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Paris
- Departures: 8 in the morning, 4 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
- Operators: Trenitalia and SNCF.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Paris time.
All connections on a regular day
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Change at | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | 08:26 | 1h56 | direct | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Milano Centrale Trenitalia |
| 07:26 | 09:22 | 1h56 | direct | ICE 6643 SNCF |
| 07:30 | 09:26 | 1h56 | direct | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs Trenitalia |
| 08:46 | 10:40 | 1h54 | direct | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs Trenitalia |
| 09:00 | 10:56 | 1h56 | direct | ICE 6607 SNCF |
| 09:30 | 11:26 | 1h56 | direct | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs Trenitalia |
| 10:00 | 11:56 | 1h56 | direct | ICE 6609 SNCF |
| 11:00 | 12:56 | 1h56 | direct | ICE 6611 SNCF |
| 12:26 | 14:22 | 1h56 | direct | 633D SNCF |
| 12:34 | 14:30 | 1h56 | direct | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs Trenitalia |
| 14:26 | 16:22 | 1h56 | direct | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs Trenitalia |
| 15:25 | 17:18 | 1h53 | direct | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Milano Centrale Trenitalia |
| 17:10 | 19:03 | 1h53 | direct | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs Trenitalia |
| 20:00 | 21:53 | 1h53 | direct | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs Trenitalia |
Route map
TGV punctuality by SNCF
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 2h18 | ± 3h42 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 14 kg | ± 53 kg |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
Train: fastest connection plus 25 minutes to and from the station. Plane: flight time plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for airport transfers, check-in and security. CO₂: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Lyon?
The fastest train takes 1h53; the typical journey is 1h56.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Lyon?
Yes. 14 of the 14 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.
What time is the first and last train from Paris to Lyon?
On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 06:30 and the last at 20:00 (Paris time).
Which station does the train from Paris to Lyon leave from?
The fastest connection leaves from Paris-Gare-de-Lyon and arrives at Lyon-Part-Dieu.
Is the TGV from Paris to Lyon usually on time?
According to SNCF, 90% of trains arrived less than 15 minutes late (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
Where can I book a train ticket to Lyon?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper.
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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.