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Trip Overview

The average train between León and Lyon takes 30h 19m and the fastest train takes 19h 29m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from León 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.

30h 19m
Duration
1,614 km
Distance
€236
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

León to Lyon train times

Trains run twice a week between León and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:51 PM in the evening, and the last departure from León is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 30h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros19h 29m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros41h 10m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from León 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.

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  • Distance: 1,613.6 km
  • Duration: 30h 19m

What companies run services between León, Spain and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Leon to Lyon Part Dieu via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 11h 26m.

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