The average train between Penzance (Station) and Lyon takes 12h 14m and the fastest train takes 10h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance (Station) 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 twice daily between Penzance (Station) and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance (Station) is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penzance (Station) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Penzance (Station) station and arriving at Lyon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Penzance (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Penzance (Station) to Lyon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Penzance (Station) and Lyon is 912.2 km. The road distance is 1,373 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 34m.