Lyon to Turin by train
Turin lies 234 km (145 mi) east of Lyon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 32 min at the speeds typical of France and Italy rail, over roughly 286 km (177 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lyon | Turin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Italy |
| Population | 520,774 | 847,287 |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 245 m (804 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Stations on record | Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache, Gare de Lyon-Jean Macé | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Turin
Crossing from France into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book trains from Lyon to Turin
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Staying in Turin
Our booking partner lists 2,982+ places to stay in Turin (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 787 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (669), and 6 are five-star. Across 373 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 383,548 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Turin from Lyon?
234 km (145 mi) in a straight line, east of Lyon; by road roughly 286 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Turin by train?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lyon and Turin?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Turin?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Turin?
Our booking partner lists 2,982+ places to stay in Turin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.