There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Désertines by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Gannattrain Ter
- Take the train from Gannat to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
4h 35m€46–73Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Montluçon212.5 km
3h 15m€15Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Moulinsbus 747
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Henri Barbussebus B01
5h 21m€18–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vichytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Henri Barbussebus B02
4h 42m€35–54Train via Riom
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyontrain Ter
- Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
6h 21m€58–90Drive 217.1 km
- Drive from Lyon to Désertinescar 217.1 km
2h 50m€41–59
Lyon to Désertines by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Désertines is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Désertines is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Désertines. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Henri Barbusse via Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Désertines. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Montlucon - Ville via Gannat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Lyon and Désertines is 245 km. The road distance is 217.1 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Désertines without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lyon to Désertines, including transfers.
Lyon to Désertines bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Désertines 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 Désertines is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Désertines, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre via Gannat, Montlucon - Ville, and Gare SNCF in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Henri Barbusse via Gare SNCF in around 5h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gannat to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Moulins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- allier.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Henri Barbusse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Single journey on school lines
- €2
- Standard single journey
- €4
Bus from Gare Routiere to Henri Barbusse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Single journey on school lines
- €2
- Standard single journey
- €4
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Montluçon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Désertines bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Moulins station.
Lyon to Désertines train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gannat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Désertines is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Lyon to Désertines.
There are 232+ hotels available in Désertines.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Désertines. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.