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 Lyon

Let's do this trip right

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

Travelling from St-Didier-en-Velay to Lyon by train

Looking to travel from St-Didier-en-Velay to Lyon by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 5 hours 58 minutes to travel from St-Didier-en-Velay to Lyon by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 55 minutes though. You'll usually find 10 trains per day running along the 42 miles (67 km) route between these two destinations. Once you're onboard, you can sit back and relax, as you won’t need to make any changes on your way to Lyon.

Plan your trip ahead and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from St-Didier-en-Velay to Lyon.

If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Lyon by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.

St-Didier-en-Velay to Lyon by train

First train

07:31

Last train

21:15

Departure station

St-Didier-en-Velay

Arrival station

Lyon

Journey time

From 3h 55m

Distance

42 miles (67 km)

Frequency

10 trains per day

Changes

Direct trains available

FAQs about the train journey from St-Didier-en-Velay to Lyon

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

How do you get to Lyon from St-Didier-en-Velay?

To travel to Lyon from St-Didier-en-Velay, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 5 hours and 58 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 3 hours and 55 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from St-Didier-en-Velay to Lyon?

Trains from St-Didier-en-Velay to Lyon take an average of 5 hours and 58 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours and 55 minutes. You'll usually find 10 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 St-Didier-en-Velay and Lyon by train?

The quickest journey time between St-Didier-en-Velay and Lyon by train is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Are there direct trains from St-Didier-en-Velay to Lyon?

Yes, there are direct trains running from St-Didier-en-Velay to Lyon, you’ll usually find around 3 per day travelling on this route.

Cheap train tickets from St-Didier-en-Velay 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 St-Didier-en-Velay 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.