There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Culan 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
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannattrain Ter
- Take the train from Gannat to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
5h 37m€49–77Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Moulinsbus 747
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routierebus B01
7h 5m€20–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vichytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus B02
6h 16m€37–76Drive 247.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Culancar 247.8 km
3h 11m€46–66Train via Riom
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyontrain Ter
- Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
6h 35m€61–94
Lyon to Culan by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Culan is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Culan is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Culan. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Pl du Champ de Foire via Gare SNCF and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Culan. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Montlucon - Ville via Gannat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Lyon and Culan is 277 km. The road distance is 247.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Culan without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Lyon to Culan, including transfers.
Lyon to Culan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Culan 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 Culan is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Culan, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Pl du Champ de Foire via Gannat, Montlucon - Ville, and Gare Routiere in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Pl du Champ de Foire via Gare SNCF and Gare Routiere in around 7h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gannat to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- contact@allier.fr
- Website
- allier.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Single journey on school lines
- €2
- Standard single journey
- €4
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Single journey on school lines
- €2
- Standard single journey
- €4
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Moulins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Culan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Moulins station.
Lyon to Culan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gannat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Culan is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Lyon to Culan.
There are 161+ hotels available in Culan.