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The average train between Lyon and Madrid takes 5h 47m 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 47m
Duration
680 km
Distance
€141
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 47m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 19m • 3 changes

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    TrenitaliaRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 31m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Twisto5h 55m • 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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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 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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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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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Departing Thursday, October 22, 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 47m

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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