There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Émilion to Lyon by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, 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, fly
best- Take the train from St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
4h 24m€66–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Libourne to Lyonbus N746 / ...
8h 29m€42–68Train
- Take the train from St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 37m€173–303Drive 488.8 km
- Drive from Saint-Émilion to Lyoncar 488.8 km
5h 5m€79–114Train, bus
- Take the train from St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 50m€43–78
Saint-Émilion to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Émilion to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Émilion to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €65 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Émilion to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gares 2 and arriving at Lyon via Libourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Émilion to Lyon. However, there are services departing from St Emilion and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bordeaux St Jean and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Saint-Émilion and Lyon is 542 km. The road distance is 488.8 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Émilion to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €170 - €310.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Saint-Émilion to Lyon, including transfers.
Saint-Émilion to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Libourne station.
Saint-Émilion to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Emilion station.
The best way to get from Saint-Émilion to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Saint-Émilion, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from St Emilion to Lyon Part Dieu via Bordeaux St Jean and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Libourne to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
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 St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Libourne to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Saint-Émilion to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Saint-Émilion to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Émilion to Lyon is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Saint-Émilion to Lyon.
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