There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Les Estables 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 St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
3h 23m€94–127Drive 140.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon to Les Establescar 140.8 km
1h 55m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Le Puy En Velaybus Autocar
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Moutefontbus 07-Ma8
3h 54m€52–67Bus, 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 50m€46–66Train via Saint-Étienne
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Firminytrain Ter
- Take the train from Firminy to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
4h 54m€52–76
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Les Estables is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Les Estables is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Les Estables. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and arriving at Moutefont via Pôle Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Les Estables. 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 3h 23m.
The distance between Lyon and Les Estables is 175 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Les Estables without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €90 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Lyon to Les Estables, including transfers.
Lyon to Les Estables bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Lyon to Les Estables 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 Les Estables is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Les Estables, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Les Estables via St Etienne Chateaucreux and Le Puy En Velay in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Les Estables via Le Puy En Velay, Pôle Intermodal, and Moutefont in around 3h 54m.
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 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
- €12–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- Cars Région Ardèche
Bus from Pôle Intermodal to Moutefont
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Région Ardèche
- 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 Les Estables bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Lyon to Les Estables 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 Les Estables is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Lyon to Les Estables.
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