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

The cheapest way to get from Ardèche to Lyon is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardèche to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Ardèche and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardèche to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from VALS Laboratoire and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Aubenas Place De La Paix and Valence - Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Ardèche to Lyon?

The distance between Ardèche and Lyon is 202 km. The road distance is 175 km.

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

The best way to get from Ardèche to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 34m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Ardèche to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardèche to Lyon bus from?

Ardèche to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Aubenas Place De La Paix station.

Where does the Ardèche to Lyon bus arrive?

Ardèche to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Valence Gare Routiere I station.

Can I drive from Ardèche to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardèche to Lyon is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ardèche to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3940+ hotels available in Lyon.

Ardèche to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ardèche to Lyon by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Aubenas Gare Routiere to Montelimar Gare Routierebus Autocar
2. Take the train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 34m
€32–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Valence Gare Routiere Ibus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 52m
€16–34
Bus, train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudbus Autocar
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 44m
€23–53
Drive 175 km
1. Drive from Ardèche to Lyoncar 175 km
2h 12m
€28–40
Bus, train via Valence
1. Take the bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Valence Gare Routiere Ibus Autocar
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 58m
€28–61

Ardèche to Lyon by bus and train

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3h 34mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.5 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from VALS Laboratoire to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Aubenas Place De La Paix and Valence - Central Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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