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 via Toulon which costs €21 - €35 and takes 10h 3m.

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 58m and costs €60 - €95.

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 - Perrache Bus Station via Saint-Raphaël Gare Routière and Fréjus - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

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 which takes 5h 18m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m 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.

Train or bus from French Riviera to Lyon?

The best way to get from French Riviera to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the French Riviera to Lyon bus arrive?

French Riviera to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus 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 58m to drive from French Riviera to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

French Riviera to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 876 bus

There are 6 ways to get from French Riviera to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 18m
€57–132
Bus via Toulon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus 878 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toulon to Lyonbus N1789 / ...
10h 3m
€21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fréjus - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 59m
€30–75
Drive 415.7 km
1. Drive from French Riviera to Lyoncar 415.7 km
3h 58m
€65–93
Line 876 bus, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Les Heures Claires to Gare Routierebus
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 45m
€97–212
Line 876 bus, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Les Heures Claires to Gare Routierebus
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 32m
€114–259

French Riviera to Lyon by bus and train (TGV)

19Weekly Services

5h 18mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502.4 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from St Raphael Valescure to Lyon Part Dieu 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Fréjus - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €25–70 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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