Reading to Lyon Trains

Reading to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lyon takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 32m
Duration: 949 km
Distance: €311
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv

6h 23m

€231–457

Reading to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:46 PM → 8:50 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
2:12 PM → 9:10 PM
5h 58m • 4 changes
2:46 PM → 9:36 PM
5h 50m • 4 changes
4:11 PM → 11:24 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM
6h 35m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM
6h 35m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM
6h 35m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM
6h 35m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:10 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

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Reading to Lyon train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:46 PM → 8:50 PM

2:12 PM → 9:10 PM

2:46 PM → 9:36 PM

4:11 PM → 11:24 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM

6:14 AM → 1:10 PM

7:07 AM → 2:10 PM

8:42 AM → 4:10 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM

6:14 AM → 1:10 PM

7:07 AM → 2:10 PM

8:42 AM → 4:10 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM

6:14 AM → 1:10 PM

7:07 AM → 2:10 PM

8:42 AM → 4:10 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM

6:14 AM → 1:10 PM

7:07 AM → 2:10 PM

8:42 AM → 4:10 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Reading to London Paddington

Reading to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Reading to Lyon train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:46 PM → 8:50 PM

2:12 PM → 9:10 PM

2:46 PM → 9:36 PM

4:11 PM → 11:24 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM

6:14 AM → 1:10 PM

7:07 AM → 2:10 PM

8:42 AM → 4:10 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM

6:14 AM → 1:10 PM

7:07 AM → 2:10 PM

8:42 AM → 4:10 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM

6:14 AM → 1:10 PM

7:07 AM → 2:10 PM

8:42 AM → 4:10 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:10 PM

6:14 AM → 1:10 PM

7:07 AM → 2:10 PM

8:42 AM → 4:10 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Reading to London Paddington

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