Cardiff to Lyon Trains

Cardiff to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Lyon takes 9h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 30m
Duration: 1,131 km
Distance: €388
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

8h 29m

€301–548

Cardiff to Lyon train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:20 PM → 11:56 AM
Arrives next day
13h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 3:56 PM
8h 32m • 4 changes
7:23 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 3:56 PM
8h 32m • 4 changes
7:23 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 3:56 PM
8h 32m • 4 changes
7:23 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
8:18 AM → 5:18 PM
8h • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 3:56 PM
8h 32m • 4 changes
7:23 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
8:18 AM → 5:18 PM
8h • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:00 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:20 AM → 3:56 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
7:18 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
8:23 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 55m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:35 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 7:54 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 8:35 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 9:22 PM
8h 2m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 29m.

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