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Perpignan to Lyon Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Direct TGV INOUI and AVE services link Gare de Perpignan with Lyon Part-Dieu, with stopping patterns and departure counts varying by date. The corridor passes Narbonne, Beziers, Montpellier and Nimes before joining the Rhone valley. Allow roughly 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes for a direct journey, and check the dated results for the fastest departure and available classes. One-way advance fares can run from about EUR 30 ($33 USD) to EUR 120 ($132 USD) for later bookings or more flexible tickets. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, July-August and Christmas.

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Seats

Perpignan

Lyon

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

07:03

PerpignanStation

3h 47m

10:50

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 9862

from

79 USD

3h 47m, Direct

07:03

PerpignanStation

10:50

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

79 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 9862

09:51

PerpignanStation

3h 29m

13:20

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE International 09737

from

112 USD

3h 29m, Direct

09:51

PerpignanStation

13:20

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

112 USD

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE International 09737

Day trains

16:02

PerpignanStation

3h 20m

19:22

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

Direct

High-speed

OUIGO 7882

from

110 USD

3h 20m, Direct

16:02

PerpignanStation

19:22

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

from

110 USD

Direct

High-speed

OUIGO 7882

First train

06:44

Last train

16:02

Travel duration

3h 34m

Daily departures

Departure station

Perpignan

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Lyon

Ticket price

$30

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Perpignan to Lyon Route Overview

This domestic journey can be made on an AVE that starts in Barcelona, as well as on French TGV services. Between Perpignan and Narbonne, the railway skirts the lagoons around Leucate and La Palme before turning inland toward Lyon. TGV INOUI and AVE tickets include an assigned seat; neither offers a non-reserved carriage on this route.

Travel time

3h 34m

Train type

Fastest trip

3h 20m

Longest trip

4h 1m

Perpignan

Perpignan was the mainland capital of the medieval Kingdom of Majorca, whose palace stands south of the old town. Gare de Perpignan lies west of the historic center and adjoins the Centre del Mon station complex.

Perpignan

Perpignan, Place Salvador Dalí, Résidence Força Réal, La Gare, Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitania, Metropolitan France, 66020, France

3h 34m

Lyon

Lyon's old town lies beside the Saone, below Fourviere hill. Lyon Part-Dieu is east of the Rhone in the business district, with metro line B and tram connections rather than a location in Vieux Lyon.

Lyon St-Paul

Lyon-Saint-Paul, Montée des Carmes Déchaussés, Saint-Paul, Quartiers anciens, 5th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69005, France

Lyon Part Dieu

Station

Lyon Vaise

Lyon Vaise, Rue du 24 Mars 1852, L’Industrie, Vaise, 9th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69009, France

Lyon Gorge de Loup

Lyon-Gorge-de-Loup, Rue Sergent Michel Berthet, Pierre-Scize, Gorge de Loup, 9th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69009, France

Lyon Part-Dieu

Lyon Part-Dieu, Place Charles Béraudier, Part-Dieu, 3rd Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69003, France

Lyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

Lyon-Saint-Exupéry TGV, Parvis de la Gare, Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69124, France

Lyon Perrache

Lyon-Perrache, Passage France Pejot, Perrache, 2nd Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69002, France

Available Ticket Classes

On Perpignan - Lyon TGV INOUI services, second class generally has 2+2 seating and first class 2+1 seating. AVE offers Standard and Comfort seating, corresponding to second- and first-class layouts; fare conditions are separate from the seat category. Both operators assign seats, and catering inclusions depend on the selected fare rather than the route alone.

from

$78

2nd Class

from

$94

Economy Class

from

$106

1st Class

from

$116

Business class

Practical Information for TGV INOUI and AVE Travelers

Perpignan - Lyon luggage rules depend on whether you board TGV INOUI or AVE. Check the operator shown on your ticket before packing.

Luggage Allowance

TGV INOUI permits two bags up to 70 x 90 x 50 cm each plus one hand item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm; you must carry them yourself. AVE permits three items with a combined weight of 25 kg and combined dimensions totaling 290 cm; the largest item must not exceed 85 x 55 x 35 cm.

Storage Facilities

TGV INOUI and AVE provide overhead shelves and larger luggage racks near carriage entrances or within the saloon. Use the spaces in your own carriage where possible, label bags and keep doors and aisles clear.

Special Items

For TGV INOUI, a dismantled bicycle in a cover must fit within 130 x 90 cm; an assembled bicycle requires a reservable bicycle space on a suitably equipped train. International AVE bicycle rules require a packed, dismantled bicycle. Check instrument and sports-equipment conditions for your selected train before booking.

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Perpignan to Lyon Map

The route follows the conventional coastal railway north from Perpignan through Narbonne and Beziers. Depending on the service, Montpellier and Nimes calls use their central or high-speed stations. Trains then use the high-speed corridor through the Rhone valley toward Lyon Part-Dieu. Lagoons are visible north of Perpignan; vineyards and inland plains follow. Not every train stops at every location shown.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

OUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 20m

Price from

$38

Departures

Rating

Train

AVE INT

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 29m

Price from

$30

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 52m

Price from

$51

Departures

Rating

Rail links Perpignan's urban station with Lyon Part-Dieu without airport transfers. Direct coaches generally take longer, and their frequency depends on the travel date. There is no regular direct flight used for this comparison, so the zero flight values mean not applicable, not a free flight. Electric trains generally produce lower emissions per passenger than flying, although the exact result depends on occupancy.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

3h 34m

$30-$110

Bus

Apprx.

6h 30m

$22-$65

Flight

Apprx.

Cities at Both Ends

Perpignan's Catalan history is reflected in the Palace of the Kings of Majorca and the Castillet; its station lies west of the old town. Lyon combines Roman remains on Fourviere with Renaissance streets in Vieux Lyon. Arrival at Lyon Part-Dieu places you east of the Rhone, with metro and tram links across the city.

Lyon

France's major southeast rail hub where high-speed routes meet regional lines for the Rhone Valley, Alps, and Burgundy.

Perpignan

Southern France rail hub on the Mediterranean corridor, linking Occitanie with Paris, Barcelona, Montpellier, and the Spanish border.

FAQ about the Perpignan - Lyon Route

How much is the train from Perpignan to Lyon?

Indicative one-way fares run from about EUR 30 ($33 USD) for advance tickets to EUR 120 ($132 USD) for later bookings or more flexible tickets. The cheapest option may be TGV INOUI or AVE depending on the date. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long does Perpignan to Lyon take?

Allow roughly 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes on a direct TGV INOUI or AVE to Lyon Part-Dieu. Connections can take longer; the fastest and latest-arriving options depend on your travel date and stopping pattern.

How do I book Perpignan to Lyon tickets?

Search your date on Rail Monsters, select Lyon Part-Dieu as the arrival station, then choose a listed TGV INOUI or AVE and review its fare conditions. Book through the website or iOS and Android apps. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; ticket issuance timing is shown with your booking.

Do rail passes cover Perpignan to Lyon?

Eurail and Interrail passes valid in France cover eligible TGV INOUI journeys between Perpignan and Lyon, but a paid seat reservation is compulsory and passholder places can be limited. Do not assume the same reservation terms apply to international AVE services; check the specific train's pass conditions. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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