The average train between Lyon and Villefranche-sur-Mer takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Mer. 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 twice daily between Lyon and Villefranche-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Villefranche-sur-Mer at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Villefranche-sur-Mer station via Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.
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The distance between Lyon and Villefranche-sur-Mer is 299.2 km. The road distance is 548 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Ville 5 times a day. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 4h 32m.