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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Carpentras is to bus which costs €18 - €65 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Carpentras is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Carpentras?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Carpentras. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Gandié via Le Lac and Archicote. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Carpentras?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Carpentras. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Carpentras via Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Lyon to Carpentras?

The distance between Lyon and Carpentras is 257 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Carpentras without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Lyon to Carpentras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Carpentras bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Carpentras train from?

Lyon to Carpentras train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Carpentras?

The best way to get from Lyon to Carpentras is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Archicote, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Lyon to Carpentras bus arrive?

Lyon to Carpentras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Avignon station.

Where does the Lyon to Carpentras train arrive?

Lyon to Carpentras train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Carpentras?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Carpentras is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Lyon to Carpentras.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Carpentras?

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Where can I stay near Carpentras?

There are 4220+ hotels available in Carpentras.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Carpentras by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon TgvTgv
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to CarpentrasTer
2h 18m
€37–94
Bus via Archicote
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to AvignonFlixBus N1135 / ...
4h 31m
€18–45
Drive 222.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Carpentras222.2 km
2h 19m
€35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to OrangeTer
2. Take the bus from PEM Gare Routière to Porte d'Orange910
4h 5m
€41–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Avignon
2. Take the bus from PEM Gare Routière to Gandié905
4h 54m
€18–62

Lyon to Carpentras by train

114Weekly Trains

2h 18mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.9 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Carpentras, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carpentras via Avignon Tgv in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Avignon 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 3h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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