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Direct trains from Lyon: 227 destinations with no change
From Lyon, you can reach 227 stations in 6 countries without changing trains, including 10 abroad and 0 by night train. Journey times, trains per day and departure station: every figure comes from the official operator timetables for 2 to 29 November 2026.
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Major cities in France by direct train from Lyon
| City | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valence Ville | 27 min | 26 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TER, TGV INOUI |
| Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux | 40 min | 48 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TER, TGV INOUI |
| Avignon TGV | 50 min | 15 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI, OUIGO, ICE, TGV Lyria |
| Grenoble | 1h 00min | 31 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TER, TGV INOUI |
| Nîmes Centre | 1h 03min | 8 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI, OUIGO |
| Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1h 21min | 15 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TER |
| Dijon | 1h 25min | 18 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TER, TGV INOUI, Intercités |
| Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h 31min | 17 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, ICE |
| Montpellier Saint-Roch | 1h 35min | 8 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI, OUIGO |
| Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h 50min | 31 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER |
| Annecy | 1h 52min | 5 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TER |
| Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 1h 59min | 5 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI, ICE |
| Toulon | 2h 08min | 3 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI, OUIGO |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 2h 14min | 8 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TER |
| Mulhouse | 2h 49min | 5 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI, ICE |
| Arras | 2h 53min | 2 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI |
| Le Mans | 2h 57min | 4 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI |
| Lille Europe | 2h 58min | 7 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI |
| Saint-Pierre-des-Corps | 3h 01min | 5 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | Intercités, TGV INOUI |
| Perpignan | 3h 26min | 1 per day | Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | OUIGO, TGV INOUI |
| Angers Saint-Laud | 3h 39min | 6 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI, Intercités |
| Strasbourg | 3h 42min | 5 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI, ICE |
| Rouen Rive Droite | 3h 43min | 4 per week | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI |
| Rennes | 3h 47min | 3 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI |
| Toulouse Matabiau | 4h 05min | 3 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI |
| Nantes | 4h 20min | 6 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI, Intercités |
| Nancy | 4h 22min | 2 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | Intercités, TGV INOUI |
| Nice-Ville | 4h 36min | 2 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI |
| Le Havre | 4h 41min | 4 per week | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI |
| Metz | 4h 51min | 3 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI |
Abroad: direct destinations from Lyon
Switzerland
| Destination | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 1h 50min | 10 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TER, TGV Lyria |
Belgium
| Destination | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Midi | 3h 43min | 7 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI |
Spain
| Destination | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figueres-Vilafant | 3h 46min | 6 per week | Lyon Part Dieu | AVE international |
| Girona | 4h 03min | 6 per week | Lyon Part Dieu | AVE international |
| Barcelona-Sants | 4h 48min | 6 per week | Lyon Part Dieu | AVE international |
Germany
| Destination | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Baden | 4h 29min | 1 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | ICE |
| Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof | 4h 49min | 1 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | ICE |
| Mannheim Hauptbahnhof | 5h 17min | 6 per week | Lyon Part Dieu | ICE |
| Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof | 5h 59min | 6 per week | Lyon Part Dieu | ICE |
Luxembourg
| Destination | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 5h 43min | 2 per day | Lyon Part Dieu | TGV INOUI |
Night trains from Lyon
No direct night train from Lyon in the official timetables for 2 to 29 November 2026.
Which Lyon station for which destination?
- Lyon Part Dieu: 199 direct destinations. Main ones: Paris Gare de Lyon, Dijon, Marseille Saint-Charles, Avignon TGV, Aix-en-Provence TGV, Pierrelatte.
- Lyon Perrache: 166 direct destinations. Main ones: Paris Gare de Lyon, Nevers, Angers Saint-Laud, Nantes, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Mouchard.
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: 27 direct destinations. Main ones: Paris Gare de Lyon, Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle 2 TGV, Lille Flandres, Aix-en-Provence TGV, Avignon TGV.
What this page does not count
- For France, our data currently only covers SNCF trains (TGV INOUI, OUIGO, Intercités, TER, Lyria, SNCF international trains), without Trenitalia France or Renfe in France. Some direct trains may therefore be missing.
- Abroad, only trains published in our sources are shown: some international trains may be missing.
- Coaches are not counted, even when sold by rail companies.
Method and sources
Figures are calculated by TrainsNews from the official planned timetables published as open data by SNCF Voyageurs (ODbL 1.0) and Renfe Viajeros (AVE, Larga y Media Distancia) (CC BY 4.0 (data.renfe.com)), for 2 to 29 November 2026. A train is direct when you stay on board from the departure station to the arrival station. The number of trains is a daily average over these four weeks, weekends included; the journey time is the fastest one. Timetables change with engineering works and public holidays: always check your train with the operator before you travel. These figures are updated every month.
Frequently asked questions
How many cities can you reach by direct train from Lyon?
From 2 to 29 November 2026, the official timetables let you reach 227 stations with no change from Lyon, in 6 countries, including 10 stations abroad.
Which major city has the most direct trains from Lyon?
Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux: 48 per day on average, with a fastest journey of 40 min, from Lyon Part Dieu.
What is the furthest destination by direct train from Lyon?
Brussels Midi, 566 km as the crow flies: 3h 43min for the fastest journey, 7 per day.
Are there night trains from Lyon?
Not in the official timetables for 2 to 29 November 2026: no station is served by a direct night train from Lyon in that period.
Are these timetables reliable?
They come straight from the official timetables published by the rail companies, with no estimates. They are planned timetables: a train can be cancelled or changed at short notice. Always check your train with the operator before you travel.
Data for 2 to 29 November 2026, calculated on 29 October 2026. Sources: SNCF Voyageurs (ODbL 1.0) and Renfe Viajeros (AVE, Larga y Media Distancia) (CC BY 4.0 (data.renfe.com)). Independent site, not affiliated with the companies mentioned.
