There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Épinal by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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-Montbeliard Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Belfort to Epinaltrain Ter
5h 52m€80–141Bus
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€31–60Drive 384 km
- Drive from Lyon to Épinalcar 384 km
3h 41m€62–89Fly, 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€139–346Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belforttrain Ter
- Take the train from Belfort to Epinaltrain Ter
6h 31m€75–131
Lyon to Épinal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Épinal is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Épinal is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €60 - €90.
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 Meroux and Belfort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Lyon and Épinal is 465 km. The road distance is 384 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Épinal without a car is to train via Danjoutin which takes 5h 52m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Épinal is to train via Danjoutin which takes 5h 52m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 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-Montbeliard Tgv, Meroux, and Belfort in around 5h 52m. 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 Thursday
- Estimated price
- €650–1,700
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- 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 Part Dieu to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Belfort to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Entzheim Aeroport to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Belfort to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Épinal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine station.
Lyon to Épinal train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Épinal is 384 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Lyon to Épinal.
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