About Gare de Lyon
Gare de Lyon is the departure point for TGV high-speed trains to the French Riviera (Nice, Cannes, Monaco), Lyon, Marseille and international services to Geneva, Turin and Milan. The station houses the legendary Le Train Bleu brasserie (1901) - a monument historique with painted ceilings and gilded décor. The Promenade Plantée elevated garden starts a short walk east.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1Le Train Bleu brasserie inside the station is a Paris institution - worth visiting even without taking a train
- 2TGV to Lyon: 2 hours, to Nice: 5.5 hours, to Marseille: 3 hours
- 3RER A from the mainline station connects rapidly to both airports
- 4The Promenade Plantée (world's first elevated park, inspiration for NYC's High Line) starts at Bastille
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
ATMs
Free Wi-Fi
Shops
Cafés
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Gare de Lyon (TGV terminal)
Le Train Bleu restaurant
Promenade Plantée (start)
Bercy Village
Bois de Vincennes (20 min)
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1900
Step-free access available