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The average train between Lyon and Madrid takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 54m
Duration
680 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train 3311 / ...
5h 6m
€97–201

Lyon to Madrid train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Madrid at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare De Lyon and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 10m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto4h 57m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 40m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto4h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 42m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto4h 52m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 27m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 13m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 23m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 37m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 10m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 40m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto4h 55m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Madrid? 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: 680 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Madrid, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Madrid via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Caen, Gare SNCF, and Jean Vilar in around 5h 6m.

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