There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Germain Des Fossestrain Intercités / ...
2h 26m€28–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Moulinsbus 747
3h 40m€20–36Drive 145.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Varennes-sur-Alliercar 145.8 km
1h 57m€23–33Train via Vichy
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vichytrain Ter
2h 56m€33–64
Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Moulins via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Varennes Sur Allier via St Germain Des Fosses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Lyon and Varennes-sur-Allier is 168 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €28 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier, including transfers.
Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier 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 Varennes-sur-Allier is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Varennes-sur-Allier, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Germain Des Fosses every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Moulins 4 times a week. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Germain Des Fosses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Perrache to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Moulins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Moulins station.
Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Germain Des Fosses station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Lyon to Varennes-sur-Allier.
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