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Taking the train from Virieu-le-Grand—Belley to Lyon in 50 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Virieu-le-Grand—Belley to Lyon? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 40 miles (64 km) from Virieu-le-Grand—Belley to Lyon by train, although you can get there in as little as 50 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 12 trains per day running on this route. You won’t need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. You can travel on this route with either SNCF and Trenitalia trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Virieu-le-Grand—Belley to Lyon 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 Lyon? 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.
Trains to Lyon from Virieu-le-Grand—Belley
| First train | 06:29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:32 | |
| Departure station | Virieu-le-Grand—Belley | |
| Arrival station | Lyon | |
| Journey time | From 50m | |
| Distance | 40 miles (64 km) | |
| Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Train and bus operators | SNCF, SNCF Voyageurs, Trenitalia |
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Virieu-le-Grand—Belley to Lyon?
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Trenitalia and SNCF trains from Virieu-le-Grand—Belley to Lyon
Trenitalia
SNCF
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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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).
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Virieu-le-Grand—Belley to Lyon?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.