What is the cheapest way to get from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion?

The cheapest way to get from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion?

The fastest way to get from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Le Puy-en-Velay and Espalion?

No, there is no direct bus from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion. However, there are services departing from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière and arriving at ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via MENDE - Gare Routière, SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion?

The distance between Le Puy-en-Velay and Espalion is 226 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.

How do I travel from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion without a car?

The best way to get from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion without a car is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs €9 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion bus from?

Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion bus services, operated by liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lozère), depart from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière station.

Train or bus from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion?

The best way to get from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs €9 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion bus arrive?

Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion bus services, operated by liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lozère), arrive at MENDE - Gare Sncf station.

Can I drive from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion?

Yes, the driving distance between Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion.

Where can I stay near Espalion?

There are 267+ hotels available in Espalion.

Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion by bus, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière to MENDE - Gare Sncf282
2. Take the bus from MENDE - Gare Routière to SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF280
3. Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière214
7h 12m
€9–38
Train
1. Take the train from Le Puy En Velay to ArvantTer
2. Take the train from Arvant to Gare de CapdenacTer
3. Take the train from Gare de Capdenac to RodezTer
8h 52m
€57–124
Drive 139.1 km
1. Drive from Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion139.1 km
2h 24m
€22–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Le Puy En Velay to Marvejols
2. Take the train from Marvejols to Severac Le ChateauTer
3. Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière214
7h 29m
€29–56

Le Puy-en-Velay to Espalion by bus

12Weekly Buses

7h 12mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.7 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Le Puy-en-Velay, France and Espalion, Occitanie, France?

You can take a bus from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via MENDE - Gare Sncf, MENDE - Gare Routière, SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Le Puy En Velay to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Arvant, Gare de Capdenac, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 8h 52m.

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