What is the cheapest way to get from Nantes (Station) to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Nantes (Station) to Lyon is to bus which costs €120 - €230 and takes 20h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nantes (Station) to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Nantes (Station) to Lyon is to towncar and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs €270 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes (Station) and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes (Station) to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Chaves. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 8m.

How far is it from Nantes (Station) to Lyon?

The distance between Nantes (Station) and Lyon is 1413 km. The road distance is 1339 km.

How do I travel from Nantes (Station) to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Nantes (Station) to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 20h 8m and costs €120 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Nantes (Station) to Lyon?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Nantes (Station) to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes (Station) to Lyon bus from?

Nantes (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chaves station.

Where does the Nantes (Station) to Lyon bus arrive?

Nantes (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Nantes (Station) and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Nantes (Station). It is currently 3:38 AM in Nantes (Station) and 4:38 AM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Nantes (Station) to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes (Station) to Lyon is 1339 km. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Nantes (Station) to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4134+ hotels available in Lyon.

Nantes (Station) to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, towncar, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Nantes (Station) to Lyon by towncar, plane, car, train, or bus

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Towncar, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take a town car from Valpaços to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OPO - LYS
7h 50m
€276–436
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chaves to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 8m
€120–230
Drive, train (Renfe)
1. Drive from Nantes (Station) to Rióscar
2. Take the train from A Gudina-Porta Galicia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Figueres Vilafanttrain Ave
4. Take the train from Figueres Vilafant to Lyon Part Dieutrain
14h 32m
€214–410
Drive 1,339 km
1. Drive from Nantes (Station) to Lyoncar 1,339 km
13h 46m
€209–301
Towncar, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take a town car from Valpaços to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OPO - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 54m
€299–552
Towncar, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take a town car from Valpaços to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane OPO - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 24m
€298–504
Bus via Mirandela
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Central de Camionagem de Mirandelabus Ir001
2. Take the bus from Central de Camionagem de Mirandela to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus Linha Lyon Express
24h 42m

Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,413 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Nantes (Station), Portugal and Lyon, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Chaves to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €120–230 and the journey takes 18h 59m.

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