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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ars is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ars is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Ars?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Ars. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Gare Routière via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Ars?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ars. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Busseau-Sur-Creuse via Gannat and Montlucon - Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ars?

The distance between Lyon and Ars is 269 km. The road distance is 258.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Ars without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Lyon to Ars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ars bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ars train from?

Lyon to Ars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Ars?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ars is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Lyon to Ars bus arrive?

Lyon to Ars bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand station.

Where does the Lyon to Ars train arrive?

Lyon to Ars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gannat station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Ars?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ars is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Lyon to Ars.

Where can I stay near Ars?

There are 182+ hotels available in Ars.

Lyon to Ars - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Ars by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus 259
5h 39m
€44–67
Drive 258.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lyon to Arscar 258.4 km
3h 17m
€41–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus 259
5h 39m
€67–112
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannattrain Ter
2. Take the train from Gannat to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Montlucon - Ville to Busseau-Sur-Creusetrain Ter
6h 9m
€89–155

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Distance: 268.9 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ars, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a bus from Lyon to Ars via Gare Routière and Gare Routière in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ars via Gannat, Montlucon - Ville, and Busseau-Sur-Creuse in around 6h 9m.

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