What is the cheapest way to get from Var to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Var to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Var to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Var to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Var and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Var to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from La Brèche and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Péage, Gare Routière and Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Var and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Var to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Le Luc - Le Cannet and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Toulon and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Var to Lyon?

The distance between Var and Lyon is 447 km. The road distance is 372.7 km.

How do I travel from Var to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Var to Lyon without a car is to train via Marseille which takes 5h 22m and costs €55 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Var to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Var to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Var to Lyon bus from?

Var to Lyon bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Péage station.

Where do I catch the Var to Lyon train from?

Var to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Le Luc - Le Cannet station.

Train or bus from Var to Lyon?

The best way to get from Var to Lyon is to train via Marseille which takes 5h 22m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Var to Lyon bus arrive?

Var to Lyon bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Gare Routière station.

Where does the Var to Lyon train arrive?

Var to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulon station.

Can I drive from Var to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Var to Lyon is 373 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Var to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3918+ hotels available in Lyon.

Var to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Var to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Marseille
best
1. Take the train from Le Luc - Le Cannet to Toulontrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulon to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 22m
€55–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Péage to Gare Routièrebus 60
2. Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 55m
Drive 372.7 km
1. Drive from Var to Lyoncar 372.7 km
3h 39m
€60–87
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Les Arcs - Draguignan to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
6h 3m
€120–310
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Les Arcs Draguignan to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 38m
€93–145
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Le Luc - Le Cannet to Marseille Saint-Charlestrain C6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Lyonbus N719 / ...
8h 4m
€58–81
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Le Luc - Le Cannet to Toulontrain
2. Take the train from Toulon to Marseille St Charlestrain
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
6h 10m
€123–321

Var to Lyon by bus and train

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 446.5 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Var, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from La Brèche to Lyon Part Dieu via Cave Coopérative, Le Luc - Le Cannet, Toulon, and Marseille St Charles in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Brèche to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Cave Coopérative, Péage, Gare Routière, P+R Krypton, and Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride in around 7h 55m.

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