The average train between Montparnasse and Paris Gare de Lyon takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from Montparnasse to Paris 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 Paris Gare de Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Montparnasse is at 8:45 AM which arrives into Paris Gare de Lyon at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Les Halles and take an average of 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 28m • 1 change

16 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change

18 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Montparnasse to Paris Gare de Lyon. However, there are services departing from Montparnasse station and arriving at Paris Gare de Lyon station via Les Halles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.
Montparnasse to Paris Gare de Lyon train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Vavin station.
Montparnasse to Paris Gare de Lyon train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon station.
The distance between Montparnasse and Paris Gare de Lyon is 3.4 km. The road distance is 6 km.
RATP Metro operates a subway from Edgar Quinet to Bercy every 5 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 13 min.