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

The cheapest way to get from Carpentras to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carpentras to Lyon is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Carpentras and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Carpentras to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Allée des Soupirs and arriving at Lyon via Archicote Avi Nord and Avignon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Carpentras and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Carpentras to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Carpentras and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Carpentras to Lyon?

The distance between Carpentras and Lyon is 257 km. The road distance is 221.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Carpentras to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Carpentras to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carpentras to Lyon bus from?

Carpentras to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avignon station.

Where do I catch the Carpentras to Lyon train from?

Carpentras to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carpentras station.

Train or bus from Carpentras to Lyon?

The best way to get from Carpentras to Lyon is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Carpentras to Lyon bus arrive?

Carpentras to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Carpentras to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carpentras to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpentras to Lyon is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Carpentras to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Carpentras to Lyon?

Book your Carpentras to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4134+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Carpentras to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Carpentras and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Carpentras to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Carpentras to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carpentras to Avignon Tgvtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
1h 59m
€33–90
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Carpentras to Lyonrideshare 222.5 km
2h 40m
€12–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
4h 35m
€20–40
Line 910 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Charité to PEM Gare Routièrebus 910
2. Take the train from Orange to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 27m
€35–76
Drive 221.4 km
1. Drive from Carpentras to Lyoncar 221.4 km
2h 17m
€35–51

Carpentras to Lyon by train

285Weekly Trains

1h 59mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.9 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Carpentras to Lyon Part Dieu via Avignon Tgv in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Avignon to Lyon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 2h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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