There are 4 ways to get from Ardèche (River) to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pont-Saint-Esprit to Avignon Centretrain Ter
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2h 22m€36–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pôle d'Échange-Gare to Gare Routiere SNCFbus E20
- Take the bus from Montélimar to Lyonbus 1619 / ...
4h 20m€13–21Drive 186.5 km
- Drive from Ardèche (River) to Lyoncar 186.5 km
1h 55m€30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pôle d'Échange-Gare to Gare Routiere SNCFbus E20
- Take the train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 13m€29–58
Ardèche (River) to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ardèche (River) to Lyon is to bus which costs €13 - €21 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ardèche (River) to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardèche (River) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pôle d'Échange-Gare and arriving at Lyon via Montélimar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ardèche (River) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pont-Saint-Esprit and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Avignon Centre and Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Ardèche (River) and Lyon is 278 km. The road distance is 186.5 km.
The best way to get from Ardèche (River) to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Ardèche (River) to Lyon, including transfers.
Ardèche (River) to Lyon bus services, operated by Cars Région Ardèche, depart from Pôle d'Échange-Gare station.
Ardèche (River) to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pont-Saint-Esprit station.
The best way to get from Ardèche (River) to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €21 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Ardèche (River), Occitanie, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Pont-Saint-Esprit to Lyon Part Dieu via Avignon Centre and Avignon Tgv in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pôle d'Échange-Gare to Lyon via Gare Routiere SNCF and Montélimar in around 4h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pont-Saint-Esprit to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- Cars Région Ardèche
Bus from Pôle d'Échange-Gare to Gare Routiere SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Région Ardèche
Bus from Pôle d'Échange-Gare to Gare Routiere SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Région Ardèche
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Booking & Getting There
Ardèche (River) to Lyon bus services, operated by Cars Région Ardèche, arrive at Gare Routiere SNCF station.
Ardèche (River) to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Avignon Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ardèche (River) to Lyon is 187 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Ardèche (River) to Lyon.
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