There are 4 ways to get from Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train (TGV), 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 Retournac to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Gare Part-Dieu - Villette to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupérytrain Rx
2h 29m€35–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Retournac to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus X1687
3h 49m€17–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Retournac to Lyon-LYS123.1 km
1h 34mDrive 123.1 km
- Drive from Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 123.1 km
1h 34m€19–28
Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Retournac and arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport via Saint-Étienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Retournac and arriving at Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry via St Etienne Chateaucreux and Gare Part-Dieu - Villette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Retournac and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 133 km. The road distance is 123.1 km.
The best way to get from Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Retournac station.
Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Retournac station.
The best way to get from Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Retournac, France and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
You can take a train from Retournac to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry via St Etienne Chateaucreux, Lyon Part Dieu, and Gare Part-Dieu - Villette in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retournac to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and Saint-Étienne in around 3h 49m.
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 Retournac to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 0826 00 17 18
- Website
- rhonexpress.fr
Train from Gare Part-Dieu - Villette to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- https://www.rhonexpress.fr/en_GB/
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Retournac to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Retournac to Lyon-LYS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere station.
Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Retournac to Lyon Airport (LYS).
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