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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Contres is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Contres is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Contres?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Contres. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Contres - Rue PH Mauger via Gare Routiere, Sncf and Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Lyon to Contres?

The distance between Lyon and Contres is 418 km. The road distance is 382.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Contres without a car is to train via Vierzon which takes 7h 7m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Lyon to Contres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Contres bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Contres?

The best way to get from Lyon to Contres is to train via Vierzon which takes 7h 7m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Lyon to Contres bus arrive?

Lyon to Contres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bourges station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Contres?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Contres is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Lyon to Contres.

Where can I stay near Contres?

There are 1885+ hotels available in Contres.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Contres 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 via Vierzon
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzontrain 121A
7h 7m
€66–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus N724 / ...
10h 21m
€34–57
Drive 382.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Contrescar 382.1 km
4h 23m
€59–85
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Aignan Noyerstrain Ter
7h 12m
€72–147

Lyon to Contres by train and bus

16Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.8 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bourges twice daily. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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