There are 6 ways to get from Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) 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 Mende to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7882
5h 21m€67–139Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routièrebus 282
- Take the train from Le Puy En Velay to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
6h 13m€22–43Bus
- Take the bus from Mende to Le Puy En Velaybus Autocar
- Take the bus from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lyon Airportbus
5h 21m€126–212Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mende to Lyon-LYS235.3 km
3h 5mDrive 235.3 km
- Drive from Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 235.3 km
3h 5m€37–53Bus, train via Lyon Part Dieu
- Take the bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routièrebus 282
- Take the train from Le Puy En Velay to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 35m€42–67
Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus and train which costs €22 - €45 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Mende and arriving at Lyon Airport via Le Puy-en-Velay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Mende and arriving at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Mende and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 410 km. The road distance is 235.3 km.
The best way to get from Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Mende station.
Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mende station.
The best way to get from Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Mende, France and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
You can take a train from Mende to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Nimes in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mende to Lyon Airport via Le Puy En Velay and Le Puy-en-Velay in around 5h 21m.
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 Mende to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Puy En Velay to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Puy En Velay to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Mende to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 07 71 10 02 45
- Website
- totoom.fr
Bus from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lyon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Schedules at
- totoom.fr
- Phone
- 0 806 800 350
- [email protected]
- Website
- lio.laregion.fr
Bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
Bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS).
Book your Mende to Lyon Airport (LYS) train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mende and Lyon Airport (LYS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















