There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Chanac by bus, train, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)
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 Le Puy En Velay to Mendebus Autocar
6h 5m€24–58Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
- Take the bus from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière to MENDE - Gare Routièrebus 282
7h 2m€21–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Le Puy En Velay to Mendebus
6h 56m€24–74Drive 235.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Chanaccar 235.5 km
3h 15m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Mendetrain Ter
6h 58m€62–151
Lyon to Chanac by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chanac is to bus and train which costs €21 - €45 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chanac is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Chanac. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and arriving at Chanac via Le Puy En Velay and Mende. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chanac. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Mende via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Lyon and Chanac is 248 km. The road distance is 235.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Chanac without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs €24 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Lyon to Chanac, including transfers.
Lyon to Chanac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Lyon to Chanac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Chanac is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs €24 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Chanac, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Chanac via Le Puy En Velay and Mende in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chanac via Nimes, Mende, and Mende in around 6h 58m.
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 Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Mende
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- 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
Bus from Le Puy En Velay to Mende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Le Puy En Velay to Mende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Chanac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Lyon to Chanac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chanac is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Lyon to Chanac.
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