There are 7 ways to get from Épinal to Lyon by train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Danjoutin
best- Take the train from Epinal to Belforttrain Ter
- Take the train from Belfort-Montbéliard TGV to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
5h 38m€76–158Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Épinal to Lyon356.5 km
4h 48m€23Bus
- Take the bus from Epinal to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 40m€36–76Train, fly
- Take the train from Epinal to Entzheim Aeroporttrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
5h 15m€150–341Train
- Take the train from Epinal to Belforttrain Ter
- Take the train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 46m€89–158Train #2
- Take the train from Epinal to Belforttrain Ter
- Take the train from Belfort to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 26m€73–145Drive 384.7 km
- Drive from Épinal to Lyoncar 384.7 km
3h 41m€60–87
Épinal to Lyon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Épinal to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Épinal to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Épinal to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Epinal and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Épinal to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Epinal and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Belfort-Montbéliard TGV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Épinal and Lyon is 466 km. The road distance is 384.7 km.
The best way to get from Épinal to Lyon without a car is to train via Danjoutin which takes 5h 38m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Épinal to Lyon, including transfers.
Épinal to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Epinal station.
Épinal to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Epinal station.
The best way to get from Épinal to Lyon is to train via Danjoutin which takes 5h 38m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Épinal, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Epinal to Lyon Part Dieu via Belfort, Gare, Gare TGV, and Belfort-Montbéliard TGV in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Epinal to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine in around 7h 40m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €650–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Epinal to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Belfort-Montbéliard TGV to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Epinal to Entzheim Aeroport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Epinal to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Epinal to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Belfort to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Epinal to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Epinal to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Épinal to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Épinal to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine station.
Épinal to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Belfort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Épinal to Lyon is 385 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Épinal to Lyon.
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Book your Épinal to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Épinal and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















