There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train (TGV), 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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Gaptrain Ter
5h 49m€46–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Grenoblebus S1777 / ...
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Gapbus Autocar
7h 10m€33–69Drive 214.7 km
- Drive from Lyon to Orcières-Merlettecar 214.7 km
2h 54m€35–50Train via Grenoble
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Gaptrain Ter
6h 57m€50–84Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Gapbus P24 / ...
7h 13m€49–72
Lyon to Orcières-Merlette by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Orcières 1850 - Gare Routière via Grenoble Gare Routiere and Les Cheminots. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Gap via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Lyon and Orcières-Merlette is 304 km. The road distance is 214.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette, including transfers.
Lyon to Orcières-Merlette bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Orcières-Merlette train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Orcières-Merlette, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Orcières Village Mairie via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Gap, and Les Cheminots in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Orcières 1850 - Gare Routière via Grenoble, Grenoble Gare Routiere, Gap, and Les Cheminots in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +33 820 08 38 38
- [email protected]
- Website
- Isère - Transisère
Bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–28
- Schedules at
- Isère - Transisère
Bus from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–28
- Schedules at
- Isère - Transisère
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Orcières-Merlette bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.
Lyon to Orcières-Merlette train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Orcières-Merlette is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette.
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