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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Culan is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Culan is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Culan?

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 Maison de la Culture, Clermont Ferrand and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Culan?

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 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Culan?

The distance between Lyon and Culan is 277 km. The road distance is 247.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Culan without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Lyon to Culan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Culan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Culan train from?

Lyon to Culan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Culan?

The best way to get from Lyon to Culan is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Clermont-Ferrand, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Culan bus arrive?

Lyon to Culan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand station.

Where does the Lyon to Culan train arrive?

Lyon to Culan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gannat station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Culan?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Culan is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Lyon to Culan.

Where can I stay near Culan?

There are 169+ hotels available in Culan.

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

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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannattrain Ter
2. Take the train from Gannat to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
5h 38m
€40–78
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vichytrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus B02
6h 24m
€30–76
Drive 247.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Culancar 247.8 km
3h 11m
€39–57
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Montlucon - Villebus Autocar
6h 30m
€32–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus N724 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Place du Champ de Foirebus 160
8h 10m
€31–48

Lyon to Culan by train and bus

5Weekly Services

5h 38mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.2 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Pl du Champ de Foire via Clermont-Ferrand, Maison de la Culture, Gare SNCF, Clermont Ferrand, Montlucon - Ville, and Gare Routiere in around 6h 30m.

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