There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette by bus, train (TGV, Renfe), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Gapbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h€26–42Train
- 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
6h 22m€48–131Drive 214.7 km
- Drive from Lyon to Orcières-Merlettecar 214.7 km
2h 54m€34–48Train via Grenoble
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Gaptrain Ter
6h 44m€50–119
Lyon to Orcières-Merlette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h.
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 station to Orcières-Merlette. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Orcieres 1850 Gare Routiere via Gap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
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 6h 22m.
The distance between Lyon and Orcières-Merlette is 243 km. The road distance is 214.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Lyon to Orcières-Merlette, including transfers.
Lyon to Orcières-Merlette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus 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 bus which takes 6h and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Orcières-Merlette, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Gap once daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Orcieres 1850 Gare Routiere via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Gap, and Gap in around 6h 22m.
- 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
- €20–35
- 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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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
- €18–35
- 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 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Orcières-Merlette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Gap 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.
There are 1401+ hotels available in Orcières-Merlette.