SNCF First Class seats from Paris on sale from just £57! 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 Saillans

Let's do this trip right

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

Taking the train from Lyon to Saillans in 2 hours 4 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Lyon to Saillans? We’ve got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 19 minutes to travel the 76 miles (123 km) from Lyon to Saillans by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 8 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You'll be hopping on one of SNCF's TER or Intercités trains during your journey, both of which offer comfortable seating and space for luggage.

Train tickets from Lyon to Saillans are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

Keen to book your train tickets to Saillans? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.

Lyon to Saillans by train

First train

05:43

Last train

18:43

Departure station

Lyon

Arrival station

Saillans

Journey time

From 2h 4m

Distance

76 miles (123 km)

Frequency

8 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train and bus operators

BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, Flixbus

FAQs about the train journey from Lyon to Saillans

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

How do you get to Saillans from Lyon?

To travel to Saillans from Lyon, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 2 hours and 19 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 2 hours and 4 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Lyon to Saillans?

Trains from Lyon to Saillans take an average of 2 hours and 19 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours and 4 minutes. You'll usually find 8 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Lyon and Saillans by train?

The quickest journey time between Lyon and Saillans by train is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Lyon to Saillans?

No, there are no direct trains running from Lyon to Saillans, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Lyon to Saillans train times

Check out the next trains departing from Lyon to Saillans for Tuesday 6th May 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
04:4307:002h 17m, 1 change
07:2009:482h 28m, 1 change
12:2014:262h 6m, 1 change
14:2016:242h 4m, 1 change
14:4317:132h 30m, 1 change
15:2017:462h 26m, 1 change
16:2018:532h 33m, 1 change
17:4319:512h 8m, 1 change

SNCF trains from Lyon to Saillans

You can travel from Lyon to Saillans on SNCF trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

PhotoCtruongngoc, under licence CC BY-SA 3.0

SNCF is the national train operator of France. It operates all domestic trains and routes across France, as well as international services to Spain and Germany. There are three different types of domestic trains that operate under the SNCF banner – TGV (high-speed, full-service trains that connect the major cities in France), Intercités (usually a more frequent stopping service, but with all the amenities), and TER (regional train services with basic onboard facilities).

Cheap train tickets from Lyon to Saillans

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 Lyon to Saillans 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.