There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Épinal by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train via Danjoutin
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV84
- Take the train from Belfort to EpinalTer
5h 41m€74–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-CatherineBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nancy to Epinal1658 / ...
6h 40m€27–74Drive 384 km
- Drive from Lyon to Épinal384 km
3h 39m€59–85Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belfort-Montbeliard TgvTgv
- Take the train from Belfort to EpinalTer
6h 18m€68–286Train #2
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to BelfortTer
- Take the train from Belfort to EpinalTer
6h 33m€64–119
Lyon to Épinal by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Épinal is to bus which costs €27 - €75 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Épinal is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Épinal. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Epinal via Nancy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Épinal. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Epinal via Meroux and Belfort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Lyon and Épinal is 467 km. The road distance is 384 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Épinal without a car is to train via Danjoutin which takes 5h 41m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Lyon to Épinal, including transfers.
Lyon to Épinal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Épinal train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Épinal is to train via Danjoutin which takes 5h 41m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €75 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Épinal, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Epinal via Belfort-Montbéliard TGV, Gare TGV, Gare, and Belfort in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Epinal via Nancy in around 6h 40m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Belfort to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €18–26
- Rail 1st Class
- €28–40
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–250
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nancy to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nancy to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Épinal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine station.
Lyon to Épinal train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Épinal is 384 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Lyon to Épinal.
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