There are 6 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chauvet Cave by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montelimar Gare Sncftrain Tgv
- Take the taxi from Pierrelatte to Chauvet Cavetaxi
1h 54m€97–136Drive 204.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chauvet Cavecar 204.9 km
2h 35m€32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montelimar Gare Sncftrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus X76
3h 13m€47–76Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Chauvet Cave204.9 km
2h 35mTrain, bus via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain 7845
- Take the bus from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Gare Routièrebus X76
3h 37m€39–72Train, bus via Lyon Part Dieu
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare Sncftrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus X76
4h 47m€59–122
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chauvet Cave is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chauvet Cave is to train and taxi which takes 1h 54m and costs €95 - €140.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Chauvet Cave is 195 km. The road distance is 204.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chauvet Cave without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 54m and costs €95 - €140.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chauvet Cave, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chauvet Cave is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chauvet Cave.
There are 1729+ hotels available in Chauvet Cave.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Chauvet Cave. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Chauvet Cave, France?
There is no direct connection from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chauvet Cave. However, you can take the train to Montelimar Gare Sncf, take the train to Pierrelatte, then take the taxi to Chauvet Cave. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Chauvet Cave via Montelimar Gare Sncf, Gare Routière, and Gare Routière in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montelimar Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montelimar Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Chauvet Cave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- €65–80
Delpuech Serge
- Phone
- +33 4 66 33 07 67
Taxi Evasion
- Phone
- +33 4 75 96 94 84
AMT Taxi
- Phone
- +33 6 80 40 64 76
- Website
- taxi-montelimar.com
Arche Taxi
- Phone
- +33 4 75 01 32 40
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