There are 5 ways to get from Auxerre to Lyon by bus, train (TGV), car, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Auxerre - Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 30m€25–50Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Auxerre to Lyon298.8 km
3h 39m€17Train via Dijon
- Take the train from Laroche Migennes to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter / ...
4h 39m€60–126Drive 300.5 km
- Drive from Auxerre to Lyoncar 300.5 km
2h 50m€47–68Train
- Take the train from Laroche Migennes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 5m€63–126
Auxerre to Lyon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auxerre to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Auxerre to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auxerre - Train Station station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Auxerre to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Auxerre St Gervais and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Laroche Migennes and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Auxerre and Lyon is 301 km. The road distance is 300.5 km.
The best way to get from Auxerre to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €25 - €50.
The bus from Auxerre - Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Auxerre to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Auxerre - Train Station.
Auxerre to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laroche Migennes station.
The best way to get from Auxerre to Lyon is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can train via Dijon, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Auxerre, France and Lyon, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Auxerre - Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auxerre St Gervais to Lyon Part Dieu via Laroche Migennes and Dijon Ville in around 4h 39m.
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 Laroche Migennes to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Laroche Migennes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- 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 Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Auxerre - Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- 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 Auxerre - Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Auxerre to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Auxerre to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Auxerre to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dijon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auxerre to Lyon is 300 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Auxerre to Lyon.
Book your Auxerre to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Auxerre to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 4133+ hotels available in Lyon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auxerre and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.