There are 3 ways to get from Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateaubus
- Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to MENDE - Gare Routièrebus 280
- Take the bus from Mende to Le Puy En Velaybus
6h 59m€23–42Drive 139.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velaycar 139.7 km
2h 11m€22–32Train
- Take the train from Rodez to Gare de Capdenactrain Ter
- Take the train from Gare de Capdenac to Arvanttrain Ter
- Take the train from Arvant to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
9h 7m€57–115
Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay. However, there are services departing from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc and arriving at Le Puy En Velay via Rodez, SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF and Mende. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Le Puy En Velay via Gare de Capdenac and Arvant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Espalion and Le Puy-en-Velay is 232 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.
The best way to get from Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay without a car is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs €22 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay, including transfers.
Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Espalion, Occitanie, France and Le Puy-en-Velay, France?
You can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to Le Puy En Velay via Rodez, Severac Le Chateau, SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF, MENDE - Gare Routière, and Mende in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to Le Puy En Velay via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, Gare de Capdenac, and Arvant in around 9h 7m.
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 Rodez to Gare de Capdenac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Gare de Capdenac to Arvant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arvant to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Mende to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 0 806 800 350
- [email protected]
- Website
- mestrajets.lio.laregion.fr
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
- Phone
- 0 806 800 350
- [email protected]
- Website
- lio.laregion.fr
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
Bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to MENDE - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Severac Le Chateau station.
Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gare de Capdenac station.
Yes, the driving distance between Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Espalion to Le Puy-en-Velay.
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