There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Le Puy En Velaybus Autocar
- Take the bus from Le Puy En Velay to Ste Eugenie De Villeneuvebus Autocar
3h 51m€46–62Drive 160.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayettecar 160.8 km
2h 15m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
4h 34m€48–74Train via Lachaud-Curmilhac
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
4h 37m€54–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
4h 47m€42–64Train via Saint-Étienne
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Firminytrain Ter
- Take the train from Firminy to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
4h 51m€48–74
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and arriving at Ste Eugenie De Villeneuve via Le Puy En Velay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Le Puy En Velay via St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Lyon and Chavaniac-Lafayette is 175 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette, including transfers.
Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette 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 Chavaniac-Lafayette is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Chavaniac-Lafayette, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Chavaniac-Lafayette via Le Puy En Velay and Ste Eugenie De Villeneuve in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chavaniac-Lafayette via St Etienne Chateaucreux, Le Puy En Velay, Le Puy En Velay, and Ste Eugenie De Villeneuve in around 4h 34m.
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 St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Firminy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Firminy to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- 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 Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Lyon to Chavaniac-Lafayette.
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