The average train between Madrid and Lyon takes 16h 53m and the fastest train takes 16h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid to Lyon. 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 6 times a week between Madrid and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Lyon station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.
Madrid to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Madrid and Lyon is 912.1 km. The road distance is 1,263 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lyon Part Dieu via Barcelona-Sants in around 9h 8m.
