There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Cévennes by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Villeforttrain Ter
4h 25m€134–216Drive 216.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon to Cévennescar 216.7 km
2h 53m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Le Puy En Velaybus Autocar
- Take the bus from Le Puy En Velay to Mendebus Autocar
5h 20m€104–153
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cévennes is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Cévennes is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Cévennes. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and arriving at Mende via Le Puy En Velay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cévennes. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Villefort via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Lyon and Cévennes is 397 km. The road distance is 216.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Cévennes without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €130 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Lyon to Cévennes, including transfers.
Lyon to Cévennes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Lyon to Cévennes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Cévennes is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Cévennes, Occitanie, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cévennes via Nimes and Villefort in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Cévennes via Le Puy En Velay and Mende in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Villefort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 0 806 800 350
- [email protected]
- Website
- lio.laregion.fr
Bus from Le Puy En Velay to Mende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Cévennes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Lyon to Cévennes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Cévennes is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Lyon to Cévennes.
There are 298+ hotels available in Cévennes.