There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Elne by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Narbonnetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Narbonne to Elnetrain Ter
4h 36m€65–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Perpignanbus
6h 12m€37–75Drive 461.1 km
- Drive from Lyon to Elnecar 461.1 km
4h 20m€73–105Fly, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Elnetrain
6h 36m€105–255Bus via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 42m€37–70
Lyon to Elne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Elne is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Elne is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Elne. However, there are services departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arriving at ELNE - Route de Perpignan via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Elne. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Elne via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Lyon and Elne is 489 km. The road distance is 461.1 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Elne without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Lyon to Elne, including transfers.
Lyon to Elne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Elne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Elne is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Elne, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Elne via Narbonne in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Perpignan once daily. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Narbonne to Elne
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Narbonne to Elne
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Elne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Perpignan station.
Lyon to Elne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Narbonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Elne is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Lyon to Elne.
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