There are 6 ways to get from Avallon to Lyon by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare - to Gare SNCF Tram -bus 119
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter / ...
4h 49m€14–72Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Avallon to Lyon255.4 km
2h 55m€12–18Train
- Take the train from Avallon to Laroche Migennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Laroche Migennes to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 24m€55–127Bus
- Take the bus from Avallon to Auxerre St Gervaisbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Auxerre - Train Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 28m€37–63Bus via Dijon
- Take the bus from Gare - to Gare SNCF Tram -bus 119
- Take the bus from Dijon to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
6h 2m€12–52Drive 255.8 km
- Drive from Avallon to Lyoncar 255.8 km
2h 26m€40–57
Avallon to Lyon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avallon to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Avallon to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Avallon to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Avallon and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Auxerre - Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Avallon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Avallon and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Laroche Migennes and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Avallon and Lyon is 315 km. The road distance is 255.8 km.
The best way to get from Avallon to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 49m and costs €14 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Avallon to Lyon, including transfers.
Avallon to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Avallon station.
Avallon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avallon station.
The best way to get from Avallon to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Avallon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Avallon to Lyon Part Dieu via Laroche Migennes and Dijon Ville in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avallon to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Auxerre St Gervais and Auxerre - Train Station in around 5h 28m.
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 Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Avallon to Laroche Migennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–27
Train from Laroche Migennes to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 03 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Gare - to Gare SNCF Tram -
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Avallon to Auxerre St Gervais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Auxerre - Train Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Dijon to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Avallon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Avallon to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Auxerre St Gervais station.
Avallon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Laroche Migennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avallon to Lyon is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Avallon to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Avallon and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























