There are 4 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac by train (TGV), 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
best- Take the train from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Gare Part-Dieu - Villettetrain Rx
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournactrain Ter
2h 57m€34–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Saint-Étiennebus X1687
- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Retournacbus Autocar
3h 46m€17–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Retournac119 km
1h 40mDrive 119 km
- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournaccar 119 km
1h 40m€19–27
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and arriving at Retournac via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry and arriving at Retournac via Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Retournac is 133 km. The road distance is 119 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac, including transfers.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac train services, operated by Rhônexpress, depart from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry station.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Retournac, France?
You can take a train from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Retournac via Gare Part-Dieu - Villette, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Retournac via Saint-Étienne and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 0826 00 17 18
- Website
- rhonexpress.fr
Train from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Gare Part-Dieu - Villette
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- https://www.rhonexpress.fr/en_GB/
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 Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournac
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- 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 Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Saint-Étienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Saint-Étienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Retournac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Retournac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saint-Étienne station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac train services, operated by Rhônexpress, arrive at Gare Part-Dieu - Villette station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Retournac.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Retournac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.