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How to get fromSt-Etienne to Lyonby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, train, or rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from St-Etienne to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, train, or rideshare

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  1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

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    1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BIQ - LYS
    3h 33m
    €87–327

  2. Rideshare

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    1. Take the rideshare from Bayonne to Lyonrideshare rideshare 708.2 km
    9h 1m
    €46

  3. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from Bayonne to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    7h 9m
    €225–344

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 8m
    €60–100

  5. Drive  708 km

    1. Drive from St-Etienne to Lyoncar car 708 km
    6h 59m
    €133–192

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BOD - LYS
    6h 9m
    €95–207

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Bayonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    8h 52m
    €169–265

  8. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Bayonne to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N1149 / ...
    11h 3m
    €61–94

St-Etienne to Lyon by foot and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between St-Etienne, France and Lyon, France?

easyJet and Air France fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St-Etienne to Lyon Part Dieu via Bayonne and Massy Tgv in around 7h 9m.

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