FranceFranceLyon to Paris shipping route.
430 km by rail, about 14 h 18 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lyon and Paris
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LyonRailParisRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 430 km (267 mi) |
| Straight line | 392 km |
| Transit time | 14 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lyon to Paris shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lyon, France to Paris, France runs 430 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 392 km, the track adds 10%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 14 h 18 min. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Lyon and Paris.
By road the same trip is 489 km and takes a truck about 5 h 18 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Lyon in this directory, Paris is the 2nd shortest. Closer destinations: Basel (366 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lyon to Paris?
430 km by rail (392 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lyon to Paris?
About 14 h 18 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Paris to Lyon has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.