The average train between Lyon and Cinque Terre takes 13h 7m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Cinque Terre. 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Cinque Terre. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Cinque Terre at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Chambery Challes Les Eaux and take an average of 13h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Cinque Terre? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Cinque Terre station via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
Lyon to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Monterosso station.
Book your Lyon to Cinque Terre train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Cinque Terre is 423.5 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Corniglia via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Torino Porta Susa, Torino Lingotto, Genova Brignole, and Monterosso in around 9h 17m.