There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Cayres by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Le Puy En Velaybus Autocar
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to La Villebus H02
3h 43m€27–36Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
4h 38m€21–36Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
4h 25m€27–47Drive 147.3 km
- Drive from Lyon to Cayrescar 147.3 km
1h 53m€24–34Train via Lyon Perrache
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
4h 34m€27–46
Lyon to Cayres by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cayres is to bus and train which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Cayres is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Cayres. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and arriving at La Ville via Pôle Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cayres. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Le Puy En Velay via St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Lyon and Cayres is 161 km. The road distance is 147.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Cayres without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Lyon to Cayres, including transfers.
Lyon to Cayres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Lyon to Cayres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Cayres is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Cayres, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to La Ville via Le Puy En Velay and Pôle Intermodal in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Ville via St Etienne Chateaucreux, Le Puy En Velay, and Pôle Intermodal in around 4h 25m.
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 St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Cayres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Lyon to Cayres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Cayres is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Lyon to Cayres.
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