The average train between Montparnasse and Gare de Lyon takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 16 times per hour from Montparnasse to Gare de 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 every 5 minutes between Montparnasse and Gare de Lyon. The earliest departure is at 3:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Montparnasse is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Gare de Lyon at 6:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

16 min • 1 change

16 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Montparnasse to Gare de Lyon. However, there are services departing from Montparnasse station and arriving at Gare de Lyon station via Châtelet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.
Montparnasse to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Vavin station.
Montparnasse to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Gare de Lyon station.
The distance between Montparnasse and Gare de Lyon is 3.3 km. The road distance is 6 km.
You can take a subway from Vavin to Gare de Lyon via Châtelet in around 14 min.