There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Carpentras by train (TGV), bus, car, 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
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Carpentrastrain Ter
2h€44–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 27m€21–35Drive 222.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Carpentrascar 222.2 km
2h 20m€36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Orangetrain Ter
- Take the bus from PEM Gare Routière to Porte d'Orangebus 910
4h 5m€39–77
Lyon to Carpentras by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Carpentras is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Carpentras is to train which takes 2h and costs €40 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Carpentras. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Gandié via Le Lac and Archicote. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Carpentras. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Carpentras via Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Lyon and Carpentras is 257 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Carpentras without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Lyon to Carpentras, including transfers.
Lyon to Carpentras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Carpentras train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Carpentras is to train which takes 2h and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Carpentras, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carpentras via Avignon Tgv in around 2h. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Carpentras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop station.
Lyon to Carpentras train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Carpentras is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Lyon to Carpentras.
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