The Lyon - Strasbourg train journey

Lyon and Strasbourg are 510 km apart. Allow about 3 h 50 of travel time and 10 daily departures on the route. Exact timings depend on the day and the operator; the Gopaxo search shows live availability for your chosen date.

• Distance: 510 km
• Average duration: 3 h 50
• Departures per day: 10
• Departure station: Lyon Part-Dieu (Lyon)
• Arrival station: Strasbourg (Strasbourg)
• Direct train: no (change may be required)

Operators and carriers

Most journeys involve a connection between Lyon and Strasbourg. The operators on this route are: TGV inOui. Each offers its own fare range and service level (high-speed, intercity, regional); Gopaxo aggregates their offers in a single search so you don't have to compare them one by one.

Why travel by train

The train remains the most comfortable and sustainable way to cover the 510 km between Lyon and Strasbourg. You travel from city centre to city centre, without airport queues, and can work, read or relax throughout the journey. The carbon footprint of rail is far lower than that of a private car or plane over an equivalent distance.

Finding a cheap ticket

To get the best fare on the Lyon → Strasbourg route, book in advance (ideally 2 to 4 months before departure), avoid school-holiday weekends and prefer midday trains. The first tickets start from €32.00 when sales open. Gopaxo automatically compares every operator and sorts results by price, duration or schedule, so the cheapest offer of the day is visible at a glance.