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Trip Overview

The average train between Sanremo and Lyon takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Sanremo 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.

9h 28m
Duration
593 km
Distance
€142
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Sanremo to Lyon train times

Trains run twice daily between Sanremo and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:43 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sanremo is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui11h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui11h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui11h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui11h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui7h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaZOU!TGV inOui13h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui11h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityZOU!TGV inOui7h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 593.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Sanremo, Italy and Lyon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €110–170 and the journey takes 4h 33m.

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