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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ardèche is to bus which costs €11 - €55 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ardèche is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Ardèche?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Ardèche. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Centre via Montelimar Gare Routiere and Paix QUAI 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ardèche?

The distance between Lyon and Ardèche is 200 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Ardèche without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 26m and costs €130 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Lyon to Ardèche, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ardèche bus from?

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

Where does the Lyon to Ardèche bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Ardèche?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ardèche is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Lyon to Ardèche.

Where can I stay near Ardèche?

There are 995+ hotels available in Ardèche.

Lyon to Ardèche - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Ardèche by train, taxi, bus, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare SncfTer
2. Take the taxi from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Ardèche
2h 26m
€132–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Montélimar1619 / ...
2. Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Place De La PaixAutocar
4h 44m
€11–55
Train, bus via Valence
1. Take the train from Lyon Jean Mace to Valence VilleTer
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de la PaixX73
4h 34m
€35–42
Drive 175.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ardèche175.1 km
2h 11m
€27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare SncfTer
2. Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Place De La PaixAutocar
4h 5m
€36–46

Lyon to Ardèche by train and bus

69Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 199.6 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a bus from Lyon to Centre via Montélimar, Montelimar Gare Routiere, and Paix QUAI 1 in around 4h 44m.

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