FranceFranceParis to Lyon shipping route.
430 km by rail, about 14 h 18 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Paris and Lyon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ParisRailLyonRail 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 Paris to Lyon shipping route by rail
A freight train from Paris to Lyon covers a rail distance of 430 km, against 392 km in a straight line.
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 Paris and Lyon.
By road the same trip is 489 km and takes a truck about 5 h 18 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Paris in this directory, Lyon is the 2nd shortest. Closer destinations: Antwerp (359 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Paris to Lyon?
430 km by rail (392 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Paris to Lyon?
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 Lyon to Paris 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.