There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Garat by train (TGV), 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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
6h 57m€146–252Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 13m€49–80Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus FlixBus S703
11h 11m€55–82Drive 434.4 km
- Drive from Lyon to Garatcar 434.4 km
5h 36m€70–100Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the bus from Angoulême Hôtel de Ville to Soyaux la Mothebus
6h 53m
Lyon to Garat by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Garat is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Garat is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Garat. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Cimetière Garat via Bordeaux, Angoulême Hôtel de Ville and Soyaux la Mothe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Garat. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Angouleme via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Lyon and Garat is 864 km. The road distance is 434.4 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Garat without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Lyon to Garat, including transfers.
Lyon to Garat bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Garat train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Garat is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Garat, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cimetière Garat via St Pierre Des Corps, Angouleme, Angoulême Hôtel de Ville, and Soyaux la Mothe in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Cimetière Garat via Bordeaux, Angoulême, Angoulême Hôtel de Ville, and Soyaux la Mothe in around 11h 11m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–300
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Angoulême Hôtel de Ville to Soyaux la Mothe
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Société de Transport du Grand Angoulême
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Garat bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Lyon to Garat train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Garat is 434 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Lyon to Garat.
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