The average train between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lyon takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Villefranche-sur-Mer 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 2 hours between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villefranche-sur-Mer is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Nice-Ville and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Villefranche-sur-Mer 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.
No, there is no direct train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Villefranche-sur-Mer station and arriving at Lyon station via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, TGV inOui and ZOU!.
The distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lyon is 299.2 km. The road distance is 548 km.
You can take a train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Part Dieu via Nice-Ville, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Marseille St Charles in around 5h 17m.