Inter-station ride 7 km, 18-35 min depending on traffic. EUR 18-28 daytime, EUR 22-33 night.
The taxi link between Gare Montparnasse and Gare de Lyon is one of the most-booked inter-station rides in Ile-de-France. These two major TGV stations (Atlantic on one side, south-east and Italy on the other) are 7 km apart but sit in opposite traffic sectors: Montparnasse at the 14th/15th junction (left bank), Lyon in the 12th (right bank, Seine side). Metro lines 6 and 14 connect them, but with hold luggage, taxi remains the fastest option.
Our service drops you off at the TGV hall matching your platform (Hall 1 or Hall 2 for Lyon, Hall 1, 2 or 3 for Montparnasse). For a Bordeaux-Marseille or Rennes-Lyon TGV transfer, inter-station timing must allow 30-45 minutes margin (traffic + walking inside the arrival station).
Depending on time, we pick the Pont Sully (via 5th/6th arrondissement) or Seine quays to minimise time. Evenings: Pont Royal + Pont Sully often faster.
For Lyon arrivals: Hall 1 (tracks A-N) or Hall 2 (tracks 5-23). For Montparnasse departures: Hall 1, 2 or 3 by platform. Time saved: 5-10 min.
If you arrive late at Montparnasse, we adjust the taxi time for your Lyon TGV. Train number requested for real-time tracking.
For business-class travellers or families with 4+ suitcases, monospace recommended on booking.
Departure from the Vaugirard forecourt rank (Montparnasse Hall 2) or cour de Mouchotte (Hall 1). Arrival at the Boulevard Diderot rank (Gare de Lyon Hall 1) or Place Louis-Armand (Hall 2). Hall choice by your TGV platform: tracks A-N (Hall 1), drop-off Boulevard Diderot; tracks 5-23 (Hall 2), drop-off Place Louis-Armand.
Variants by departure and arrival point:
| Distance | Time | Daytime fare | Night/Sunday fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 km | 18-35 min | 18-28 EUR | 22-33 EUR |
Distance Montparnasse-Lyon is 7 km. Metered Paris fare applies (A and C tariffs during the day), no flat rate. The ride ranges EUR 18-28 daytime depending on route (Pont Sully, Royal or ring road) and traffic. At night (8pm-7am), Sundays and holidays, D tariff adds 17%: EUR 22-33.
Inter-station by metro costs EUR 2.15 (line 4 or 14 then line 1) but requires at least one transfer (often two), with stairs, and limited to 1 standard suitcase. For business or family travellers with 3+ suitcases and a tight TGV deadline, taxi is the realistic option.
Metered fare EUR 18-28 daytime (C tariff) depending on traffic and route. At night (8pm-7am), Sundays and holidays, EUR 22-33 (D tariff, +17%). Distance 7 km. No specific flat rate: meter only, range communicated at booking.
18 minutes off peak via Pont Sully then Quai Henri IV. At peak (morning 7-9:30am, evening 5-7pm), up to 35 minutes. For a TGV transfer (TGV Bordeaux arriving Montparnasse then TGV Lyon), plan 50 minutes margin between trains.
No, distance and fare are the same: EUR 18-28 day, EUR 22-33 night. Optimal route varies by time: in the evening, Seine quays often faster. In the morning, Pont Sully or Royal preferred.
Provide both TGV numbers (incoming and outgoing). The driver will be outside the arrival station at the announced time (real-time SNCF tracking) and drop-off at the departure hall 10-15 min before departure. Total taxi margin: 20-30 min depending on traffic.
Optimal route: Pont Sully then Quai Henri IV then Boulevard Diderot. Alternative: Pont Royal then Quai des Tuileries then Pont d'Austerlitz. Ring road longer but may be picked when central Paris is congested.
Metro 6 (Montparnasse-Bercy) then line 14 at Bercy, 6 stops + change, takes 25-35 minutes. With heavy luggage, stairs and gates slow you down: taxi stays more comfortable. Metro EUR 2.15 vs EUR 18-28 taxi: trade-off based on luggage and timing.
Inter-station ride 7 km, 18-35 min depending on traffic. EUR 18-28 daytime, EUR 22-33 night.
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