What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Vars?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Vars is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Vars?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Vars is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Vars?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Vars. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Vars-Bascule via Bordeaux and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Vars?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Vars. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Angouleme via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Lyon to Vars?

The distance between Lyon and Vars is 696 km. The road distance is 432.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Vars without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Vars without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €110 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Vars?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Lyon to Vars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Vars bus from?

Lyon to Vars bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Vars train from?

Lyon to Vars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Vars?

The best way to get from Lyon to Vars is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Lyon to Vars bus arrive?

Lyon to Vars bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Lyon to Vars train arrive?

Lyon to Vars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Vars?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Vars is 433 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Lyon to Vars.

Where can I stay near Vars?

There are 600+ hotels available in Vars.

Lyon to Vars - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 124 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Vars by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
8h 25m
€116–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus FlixBus S703
10h 42m
€55–89
Drive 432.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Varscar 432.9 km
5h 37m
€67–96
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, line 124 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Vars-Basculebus
6h 30m
€88–216
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 46m
€63–111
Fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane LYS - LIG
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus
8h 40m
€119–217
Fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train, line 124 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane LYS - PIS
2. Take the train from Poitiers to Angoulemetrain
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Vars-Basculebus
5h 40m
€97–399

Lyon to Vars by train and bus

33Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 696.3 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Vars, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vars-Bascule via St Pierre Des Corps, Angouleme, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Vars-Bascule via Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 10h 42m.

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