There are 5 ways to get from Arcachon to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Arcachon to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 57m€213–340Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
9h 27m€46–88Drive 588.4 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Lyoncar 588.4 km
6h 5m€90–130Train, fly
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
4h 15m€60–154Bus
- Take the bus from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeanbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m€47–87
Arcachon to Lyon by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €60 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcachon to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Arcachon and Lyon is 1011 km. The road distance is 588.4 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €210 - €340.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Arcachon to Lyon, including transfers.
Arcachon to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Arcachon station.
Arcachon to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arcachon station.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €210 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Arcachon to Lyon Part Dieu via Massy Tgv in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcachon to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Bordeaux St Jean and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–240
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arcachon to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouette
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Arcachon to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Arcachon to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcachon to Lyon is 588 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Arcachon to Lyon.
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