What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Lyon is to drive which costs €75 - €110 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Loire Valley and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Loire Valley to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Lyon?

The distance between Loire Valley and Lyon is 544 km. The road distance is 491 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €110 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Loire Valley to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Lyon train from?

Loire Valley to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.

Where does the Loire Valley to Lyon train arrive?

Loire Valley to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Lyon is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Loire Valley to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4086+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 3 ways to get from Loire Valley to Lyon by train (TGV), car, bus, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
5h 44m
€114–214
Drive 491 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Lyoncar 491 km
5h 14m
€76–110
Bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Le Chillou 2 - Varennes Sur Loire to Marechaux 2 - Saumurbus
2. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
7h 10m

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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1h 28mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543.6 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saumur to Lyon Part Dieu 4 times a day. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 5h 31m. TGV inOui also services this route twice daily.

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