The average train between Saint-Denis and Lyon takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Denis 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 every 4 hours between Saint-Denis and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Denis is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saint-Denis to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Saint-Denis station and arriving at Lyon station via Lyon Perrache. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Saint-Denis to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Saint-Denis to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
The distance between Saint-Denis and Lyon is 401 km. The road distance is 443 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.