The average train between Nanterre and Lyon takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Nanterre 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 hourly between Nanterre and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nanterre is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nanterre to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Nanterre station and arriving at Lyon station via Lyon Perrache. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Nanterre to Lyon train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Nanterre to Lyon train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
The distance between Nanterre and Lyon is 402.2 km. The road distance is 445 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrache hourly. Tickets cost €90–150 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.