There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Vichy by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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 Vichytrain Ter
1h 51m€27–55Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Vichy149.1 km
2h 19m€9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Roannebus 747
- Take the bus from Roanne to Vichybus Autocar
3h 35m€20–29Drive 149.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Vichycar 149.2 km
2h€23–34
Lyon to Vichy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Vichy is to rideshare which costs €9 - €12 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Vichy is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €27 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Vichy. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Vichy via Roanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Vichy. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Lyon and Vichy is 164 km. The road distance is 149.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Vichy without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €27 - €55.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichy takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lyon to Vichy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Vichy 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 Vichy is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €27 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Vichy, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichy hourly. Tickets cost €27–55 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Vichy via Roanne in around 3h 35m.
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 Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roanne to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Vichy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roanne station.
Lyon to Vichy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vichy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Vichy is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Lyon to Vichy.
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