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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lyon takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

7h 37m
Duration
947 km
Distance
€281
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
6h 57m
€215–443

Reading to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 947.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Lyon Part Dieu via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 57m.

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