The average train between Lyon and Madrid takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Lyon and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:04 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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 51m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Caen station via Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Lyon to Madrid train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
The distance between Lyon and Madrid is 543 km. The road distance is 688 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Madrid via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Caen, Gare SNCF, and Jean Vilar in around 5h 20m.