What is the cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from French Riviera to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from French Riviera to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between French Riviera and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from French Riviera to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Les Heures Claires and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Saint-Raphaël Gare Routière and Fréjus - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between French Riviera and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from French Riviera to Lyon. However, there are services departing from St Raphael Valescure and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from French Riviera to Lyon?

The distance between French Riviera and Lyon is 502 km. The road distance is 415.7 km.

How do I travel from French Riviera to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from French Riviera to Lyon without a car is to train via Marseille which takes 4h 50m and costs €65 - €190.

How long does it take to get from French Riviera to Lyon?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from French Riviera to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the French Riviera to Lyon bus from?

French Riviera to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Fréjus - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the French Riviera to Lyon train from?

French Riviera to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Raphael Valescure station.

Train or bus from French Riviera to Lyon?

The best way to get from French Riviera to Lyon is to train via Marseille which takes 4h 50m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the French Riviera to Lyon bus arrive?

French Riviera to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the French Riviera to Lyon train arrive?

French Riviera to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from French Riviera to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between French Riviera to Lyon is 416 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from French Riviera to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3919+ hotels available in Lyon.

French Riviera to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 876 bus

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

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Train via Marseille
best
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 50m
€70–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fréjus - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 58m
€36–60
Drive 415.7 km
1. Drive from French Riviera to Lyoncar 415.7 km
3h 59m
€67–96
Line 876 bus, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Les Heures Claires to Gare Routièrebus
2. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
5h 10m
€115–301
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 18m
€100–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Antibestrain C13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antibes to Lyonbus N1789 / ...
9h 11m
€57–90
Line 876 bus, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Les Heures Claires to Gare Routièrebus
2. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charlestrain
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
6h 1m
€138–348

French Riviera to Lyon by bus and train

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Distance: 502.4 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Lyon Part Dieu via Gare Routière, St Raphael Valescure, and Marseille St Charles in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Fréjus - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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