Babcia7 Posted November 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2019 We're on the Uniworld Grand France river cruise in March. Could anyone tell me what time we depart Paris and what time we arrive in Lyon (or what your experience was)? I'd like to plan what we might do when we arrive in Lyon, depending on the time of arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.M.T. Posted November 24, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2019 The TGV line Paris to Lyon is one of the more frequented services of French Railways. Check this website to find your most suitable connection. https://www.seat61.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted November 24, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Babcia7, just to clarify your question - are you simply asking about the timing of a TGV journey which Uniworld arranges? Or are you asking for help about doing this trip on your own? We have done the latter but not the former, and it's a nice trip, but I imagine it would be even easier if Uniworld were helping out along the way. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babcia7 Posted November 25, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Yes, I was wondering specifically about Uniworld's schedule for the TGV trip. (We'll be on Uniworld's Grand France cruise, and the train from Paris to Lyon is included). I don't think they have anything scheduled for the day we arrive in Lyon, and I'd like to know how much of the day we'll have in Lyon for exploring on our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted November 25, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Is Uniworld unable to give you this information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babcia7 Posted November 25, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Nothing specific on their website, but I'm checking with my TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingron Posted December 25, 2019 #7 Share Posted December 25, 2019 We were on AMA and had first class from TGV from Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Lyon. Departures are roughly hourly and the trip takes two hours. Ours however was interrupted both on departure due to someone leaving an abandoned suitcase on the Paris-bound run (had to wait until the bomb sniffing dogs cleared it) and also about 2/3 of the way there the train came to a complete stop for twenty minutes or so due to something on the tracks. Still, it's a comfortable run compared to the old trains or even flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted December 26, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 26, 2019 We did the Grand France tour on Uniworld in 2016. I don't remember specific times but we disembarked the Seine cruise after breakfast and were in Lyon by lunchtime. It was a quick, very comfortable transit with lovely views of the countryside for most of the train ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babcia7 Posted December 26, 2019 Author #9 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Thanks for the responses! I'm hoping for an uneventful train trip and looking forward to an afternoon of exploring Lyon on our own. I always try to look at all of the transportation during a river cruise as part of the adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted December 27, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Babcia7 said: Thanks for the responses! I'm hoping for an uneventful train trip and looking forward to an afternoon of exploring Lyon on our own. I always try to look at all of the transportation during a river cruise as part of the adventure! My DH, DB and DSIL spent our part of the first afternoon borrowing Uniworld bikes. The ship was docked along a lovely riverside park and they had a great time exploring the area by bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babcia7 Posted December 27, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted December 27, 2019 13 hours ago, capriccio said: My DH, DB and DSIL spent our part of the first afternoon borrowing Uniworld bikes. The ship was docked along a lovely riverside park and they had a great time exploring the area by bike. Great idea. Hope we'll be docked in the same area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted December 30, 2019 #12 Share Posted December 30, 2019 On 11/23/2019 at 5:52 PM, Babcia7 said: We're on the Uniworld Grand France river cruise in March. Could anyone tell me what time we depart Paris and what time we arrive in Lyon (or what your experience was)? I'd like to plan what we might do when we arrive in Lyon, depending on the time of arrival. We did this cruise last May. The trip from Paris to Lyon was seamless, Uniworld managed the transfer wonderfully. We arrived in Lyon early afternoon, and set sail for the next port at about 6PM. We chose to stay on board to explore the ship, but there should be time to do a little exploring on your own. This is a fabulous itinerary on a great line, I am sure that you will have a great time. Enjoy! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babcia7 Posted December 31, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Thank you, Bob! We're really looking forward to this trip.... We've taken several river cruises with Uniworld (this will be our 6th) and have enjoyed them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewtoRiverCruising31 Posted July 20, 2020 #14 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Hi all, We will be taking the TGV July 2021 from Paris to Lyon then boarding the Scenic Sapphire .. Do the River cruise companies tend to schedule the trains for early-mid morning to arrive earlier afternoon? What is the typical departure times for these transfers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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