There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Ardèche by train, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare Sncftrain Ter
- Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Gare Routierebus Autocar
3h 53m€31–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paixbus X73
4h 13m€17–33Train, bus via Valence
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paixbus X73
4h 7m€29–59Drive 175.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Ardèchecar 175.2 km
2h 11m€28–40
Lyon to Ardèche by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ardèche is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ardèche is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Ardèche. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at VALS Casino via Gare Routière and Paix QUAI 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Lyon and Ardèche is 202 km. The road distance is 175.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Ardèche without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Lyon to Ardèche, including transfers.
Lyon to Ardèche bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Ardèche bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Valence - Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ardèche is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Lyon to Ardèche.
There are 1162+ hotels available in Ardèche.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to VALS Casino via Valence - Central Bus Station, Gare Routière, and Paix QUAI 1 in around 4h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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