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How to get from Paris to Lyon
4 ways, 393 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 2h 7m | €50–226 estimated |
| Fly | 5h 25m | €150–220 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 6h 10m | €47–65 estimated |
| Taxi | 6h 10m | €560–840 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:04 → 10:422h 38m · 2 changesRER A€93–226
- 08:12 → 11:072h 55m · directTrenitalia Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs€50–160
- 08:12 → 10:552h 43m · 1 changeTrenitalia Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs€51–161
- 08:24 → 11:243h · directSNCF VOYAGEURS TGV INOUI 6607€50–160
- 08:27 → 11:072h 40m · 1 changeRER C€51–161
- 08:27 → 10:552h 28m · 2 changesRER C€51–162
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Paris to Lyon?
- The fastest way is by train: about 2h 7m door to door. The straight-line distance is 393 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Paris to Lyon?
- Drive is the cheapest, from €47. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Paris to Lyon?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 2h 7m. Fares run €50–226 across classes.
- How long is the flight from Paris to Lyon?
- About 1h 12m in the air (CDG → LYS), about 5h 25m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run €150–220; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Lyon from Paris by road?
- About 465 km, roughly 6h 10m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €47–65; tolls and parking are extra.