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How to get fromLoire Valley to Lyonby train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Loire Valley to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Tours

    best
    1. Take the train from Saumur to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    5h 33m
    €165–276

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 11m
    €53–98

  3. Drive 491 km

    1. Drive from Loire Valley to Lyoncar car 491 km
    5h 14m
    €77–110

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Le Chillou 2 - Varennes Sur Loire to Marechaux 2 - Saumurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain train
    3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane NTE - LYS
    6h 40m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Saumur to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    7h 5m
    €137–240

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Saumur to Lyon Part Dieutrain train 121A / ...
    8h 6m
    €90–180

  7. Train #3

    1. Take the train from Saumur to Lyon Perrachetrain train Intercités / ...
    8h 18m
    €90–180

Loire Valley to Lyon by foot and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Lyon Part Dieu via Saumur, St Pierre Des Corps, and Massy Tgv in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, and Angers - Bus Station Esplanade in around 12h 11m.

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