Hi there
I’m traveling from Geneva to Marseille in May and only have 18 minutes to change trains in Lyon. Do you think that’s doable?
Thanks and have a great day
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Connection at Lyon Part-Dieu
by Elsa24
Translated into English.
hi, it's possible, but keep in mind that Lyon Part-Dieu station is EXTREMELY busy—it's the most frequented station in Europe. So there are sometimes, if not often, delays.
So if you can arrive earlier, that's better.
Every time I pass through, I try to get there 30 minutes before my connection.
Oh, and Trenitalia is launching a Paris-Marseille route, so check if the train stops in Lyon.
hi, it's possible but don't lose sight of the fact that Gare de Lyon Part-Dieu is HEAVILY used—obviously, it's the busiest station in Europe. So there are sometimes, if not often, delays.
So if you can arrive earlier, that's better.
Every time I go through there, I try to arrive 30 minutes before my connection.
Oh, and Trenitalia is launching a Paris-Marseille route, so check if the train stops in Lyon.
Hi,
Unfortunately, it's not possible to arrive earlier—it's the first train of the morning.
Hi,
Unfortunately, it's not possible to arrive earlier—it's the first train of the morning.
Hi Elsa,
I’ve used this station quite often since I live in Saint-Étienne.
An 18-minute transfer window is admittedly tight, but it should be enough if there’s no delay...
Long-distance trains usually stop on platforms that aren’t too far apart, and there are escalators between them.
So, get ready before the other passengers—at least 10 minutes before arrival, head to the train door (it only opens when the train stops) to be among the first to exit and, most importantly, to hear the announcement about the platform for your Marseille train.
...When the conductor passes by on your journey from Geneva, ask them for details: possible delays, or maybe they’ll know the arrival and departure platforms for your trains.
Lyon Part-Dieu station is very busy, and delays are common... Don’t stress too much—if there’s a delay, you can often take a later train since they run frequently... except during the May holiday weekends.
There you go... A longtime VF member, daughter of an SNCF train driver, and someone who still loves taking the train. Françoise
Lyon Part-Dieu station is very busy, and delays are common... Don’t stress too much—if there’s a delay, you can often take a later train since they run frequently... except during the May holiday weekends.
There you go... A longtime VF member, daughter of an SNCF train driver, and someone who still loves taking the train. Françoise
hi,
Do you have a single ticket from Geneva to Marseille or two separate tickets Geneva–Lyon and Lyon–Marseille??
Because in the first case, if you "miss" your connection, you’ll be easily rebooked on another train, whereas in the second case it’s doable but a bit more complicated!!
On the SNCF Connect site I see you can get a single ticket Geneva–Marseille
"Homme libre, toujours tu chériras la mer" (Baudelaire)
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