The average train between Gare de Lyon and Montparnasse takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 16 times per hour from Gare de Lyon to Montparnasse. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 5 minutes between Gare de Lyon and Montparnasse. The earliest departure is at 3:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gare de Lyon is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Montparnasse at 7:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

16 min • 1 change

16 min • 1 change

15 min • 1 change

15 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gare de Lyon to Montparnasse. However, there are services departing from Gare de Lyon station and arriving at Montparnasse station via Châtelet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.
Gare de Lyon to Montparnasse train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Gare de Lyon station.
Gare de Lyon to Montparnasse train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Vavin station.
The distance between Gare de Lyon and Montparnasse is 3.3 km. The road distance is 6 km.
You can take a subway from Gare de Lyon to Vavin via Châtelet in around 14 min.