There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Épinal by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Danjoutin
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belfort-Montbéliard TGVtrain 84
- Take the train from Belfort to Epinaltrain Ter
5h 43m€80–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Epinalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 40m€39–74Drive 351.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Épinalcar 351.5 km
4h 30m€55–79Fly, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
- Take the train from Entzheim Aeroport to Epinaltrain
6h 9m€149–341Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Belfort to Epinaltrain Ter
5h 55m€93–154Train #2
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belforttrain Ter
- Take the train from Belfort to Epinaltrain Ter
6h 34m€74–142
Lyon to Épinal by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Épinal is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Épinal is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Épinal. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Epinal via Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Épinal. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Epinal via Belfort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Lyon and Épinal is 466 km. The road distance is 351.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Épinal without a car is to train via Danjoutin which takes 5h 43m and costs €80 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Lyon to Épinal, including transfers.
Lyon to Épinal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Épinal train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Épinal is to train via Danjoutin which takes 5h 43m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Épinal, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Epinal via Belfort-Montbéliard TGV, Gare TGV, Gare, and Belfort in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Epinal via Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €700–1,200
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 Belfort-Montbéliard TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Belfort to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Entzheim Aeroport to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Belfort to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Belfort to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- 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 Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Épinal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine station.
Lyon to Épinal train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Belfort-Montbéliard TGV station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Épinal is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Lyon to Épinal.
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