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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lyon takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. 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 36m
Duration
949 km
Distance
€294
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain 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 Perrachetrain train Tgv
6h 22m
€212–461

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 7:46 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 949 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Lyon Perrache via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 22m.

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