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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Gien is to bus which costs €24 - €60 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Gien is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Gien?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Gien. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Hôpital via Gare Routiere and Place du Marché. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Gien?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Gien. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Gien via Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Lyon to Gien?

The distance between Lyon and Gien is 355 km. The road distance is 322.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Gien without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Lyon to Gien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Gien bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Gien train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Gien?

The best way to get from Lyon to Gien is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Lyon to Gien bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Gien train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Gien?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Gien is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Lyon to Gien.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Gien?

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Where can I stay near Gien?

There are 70+ hotels available in Gien.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Gien by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Neverstrain 121A / ...
2. Take the train from Nevers to Gientrain Ter
4h 40m
€39–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus 724
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Place du Marchébus 100
8h 22m
€24–57
Drive 322.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Giencar 322.8 km
4h 18m
€50–72
Fly, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Gientrain
5h 55m
€134–335

Lyon to Gien by train

36Weekly Trains

4h 40mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 355.2 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Gien, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gien via Nevers in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Hôpital via Gare Routiere and Place du Marché in around 8h 22m.

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