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How to get fromLyon to Saint-Émilionby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Saint-Émilion by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Emiliontrain train Ter
    7h 5m
    €178–311

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Libournebus bus N746 / ...
    7h 38m
    €44–66

  3. Drive  488.4 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Saint-Émilioncar car 488.4 km
    5h 5m
    €78–113

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LYS - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Emiliontrain train
    4h 34m
    €65–171

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Emiliontrain train Ter
    8h 47m
    €48–80

Lyon to Saint-Émilion by train

Calendar81Weekly Trains
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,030 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Saint-Émilion, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Emilion via St Pierre Des Corps and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Libourne twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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