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

The cheapest way to get from Tours (Station) to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €31 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tours (Station) to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €100 - €210.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Tours (Station) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gare de Tours 5 and arriving at Lyon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Tours (Station) and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tours and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.

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

The distance between Tours (Station) and Lyon is 643 km. The road distance is 440.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Tours (Station) to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Tours (Station) to Lyon, including transfers.

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

Tours (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tours station.

Where do I catch the Tours (Station) to Lyon train from?

Tours (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.

Train or bus from Tours (Station) to Lyon?

The best way to get from Tours (Station) to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 33m.

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

Tours (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Tours (Station) to Lyon train arrive?

Tours (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Tours (Station) to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours (Station) to Lyon is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Tours (Station) to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Tours (Station) to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3970+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Tours (Station) to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tours (Station) and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Tours (Station) to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Tours (Station) to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 21m
€100–210
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Tours to Lyonrideshare 440.5 km
5h 50m
€31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus 724
8h 33m
€35–65
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Tours to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
5h 16m
€94–281
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 28m
€100–221
Train #2
1. Take the train from Tours to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 6m
€75–160
Drive 440.3 km
1. Drive from Tours (Station) to Lyoncar 440.3 km
4h 50m
€68–98
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
5h 37m
€156–412
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
5h 58m
€202–482

Tours (Station) to Lyon by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 643.2 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Tours (Station), Centre-Val de Loire, France and Lyon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu 4 times a day. Tickets cost €120–210 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tours to Lyon 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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