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 drive which takes 4h 50m and costs €65 - €100.

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 3 and arriving at Lyon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 47m.

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

The distance between Tours (Station) and Lyon is 641 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 via Antony which takes 4h 50m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 via Antony which takes 4h 50m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 37m.

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 4151+ 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare

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There are 10 ways to get from Tours (Station) to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

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Train via Antony
best
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 50m
€125–221
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 N744 / ...
7h 37m
€40–80
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 21m
€117–272
Train
1. Take the train from Tours to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 47m
€75–160
Train #2
1. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
6h 8m
€80–160
Train #3
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Perrachetrain Intercités / ...
6h 9m
€80–161
Drive 440.3 km
1. Drive from Tours (Station) to Lyoncar 440.3 km
4h 50m
€69–99
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 47m
€161–382
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 54m
€214–477

Tours (Station) to Lyon by train

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Distance: 640.9 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Tours to Lyon Part Dieu via St Pierre Des Corps and Massy Tgv in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tours to Lyon 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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