There are 7 ways to get from Salon-de-Provence to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, train (TGV), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Avignon
best- Take the train from Salon to Avignon Centretrain Ter
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2h 40m€38–92Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Salon-de-Provence to Lyon265.3 km
3h 14m€16Bus
- Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 38m€27–49Drive 262.5 km
- Drive from Salon-de-Provence to Lyoncar 262.5 km
2h 29m€42–60Train, fly
- Take the train from Salon to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
3h 23m€101–283Train
- Take the train from Salon to Avignon Centretrain Ter
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 54m€50–105Train via Livron-sur-Drôme
- Take the train from Salon to Avignon Centretrain Ter
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Livrontrain K34 / ...
- Take the train from Livron to Lyon Jean Macétrain K24
5h 31m€68–105
Salon-de-Provence to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salon-de-Provence to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Salon-de-Provence to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Salon-de-Provence to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from St Roch and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Salon-de-Provence to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Salon and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Avignon Centre and Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Salon-de-Provence and Lyon is 287 km. The road distance is 262.5 km.
The best way to get from Salon-de-Provence to Lyon without a car is to train via Avignon which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Salon-de-Provence to Lyon, including transfers.
Salon-de-Provence to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride station.
Salon-de-Provence to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Salon station.
The best way to get from Salon-de-Provence to Lyon is to train via Avignon which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Salon-de-Provence, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Salon to Lyon Part Dieu via Avignon Centre and Avignon Tgv in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–270
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 Salon to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Salon to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Salon to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Salon to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Salon-de-Provence to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Salon-de-Provence to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Salon-de-Provence to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Avignon Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salon-de-Provence to Lyon is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Salon-de-Provence to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Salon-de-Provence and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












