The South of France is calling! Trenitalia trains now running between Paris & Marseille 4 x a day. Book now

Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
SNCF
Trenitalia

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Popular in Lyon

Let's do this trip right

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

How to travel from Contrexéville to Lyon by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Contrexéville to Lyon? Look no further.

There are around 10 trains per day running between Contrexéville and Lyon, which usually take 12 hours 49 minutes to complete the 174 miles (280 km) journey. It can take as little as 7 hours 1 minute on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Lyon from Contrexéville, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way.

You can save money on train tickets from Contrexéville to Lyon if you book in advance. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for timetables (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Contrexéville to Lyon by train

First train

06:25

Last train

19:35

Departure station

Contrexéville

Arrival station

Lyon

Journey time

From 7h 1m

Distance

174 miles (280 km)

Frequency

10 trains per day

Changes

1 change

FAQs about the train journey from Contrexéville to Lyon

Want to know more about your journey from Contrexéville to Lyon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you travel to Lyon from Contrexéville?

To get to Lyon from Contrexéville, why not take the train? With 10 trains per day and an average journey time of 12 hours and 49 minutes, taking the train is a great way to travel. See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

How long does it take to get from Contrexéville to Lyon by train?

On average, it takes around 12 hours and 49 minutes to travel from Contrexéville to Lyon by train, although you can get there in 7 hours and 1 minute on the fastest services. With 10 trains per day running on this route, journey times may vary, so check our Journey Planner for more information.

How fast can trains travel from Contrexéville to Lyon?

The fastest time a train can travel the 174 miles (280 km) from Contrexéville to Lyon is 7 hours and 1 minute.

Are there any direct trains from Contrexéville to Lyon?

There are no direct trains that run between Contrexéville and Lyon. You’ll need to make at least 1 change along the way.

Contrexéville to Lyon train times

Check out the next trains departing from Contrexéville to Lyon for Tuesday 24th June 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
05:2514:449h 19m, 5 changes
05:2516:3011h 5m, 3 changes
06:2015:569h 36m, 4 changes
09:5516:567h 1m, 1 change
13:3520:447h 9m, 2 changes
15:2006:4415h 24m, 5 changes
17:2510:4417h 19m, 2 changes
17:2511:0417h 39m, 1 change
17:3510:4417h 9m, 3 changes
18:3511:0416h 29m, 2 changes

Cheap train tickets from Contrexéville to Lyon

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Contrexéville to Lyon by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.