There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Giens by train, bus, night 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille-Saint-Charles
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Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Hyeres
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Toulon
4 alternative options
Night bus, train
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Take the night bus from Lyon Perrache to Aix-en-Provence
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Take the train from Aubagne to Hyeres
Drive
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Drive from Lyon to Giens
Fly to Marseille, train, line 67 bus
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS)
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Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Hyeres
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Take the line 67 bus from Gare to Giens
Fly to Nice, train, line 67 bus
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE)
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Take the train from Nice Ville to Toulon
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Take the train from Toulon to Hyeres
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Take the line 67 bus from Gare to Giens
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Giens is to bus which costs €17 - €27 and takes 7h 4m.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Giens is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Giens. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Giens via Gare Routière - TOULON and Hyères Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Lyon and Giens is 318 km. The road distance is 404.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Giens without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Lyon to Giens, including transfers.
Lyon to Giens bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Giens is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 7h 4m.
The quickest flight from Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Lyon to Giens bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Toulon station.
- Distance: 318.2 km
- Duration: 5h 7m
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Giens, France?
You can take a train from Lyon to Giens via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, Hyeres, and Gare in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Toulon once daily. Tickets cost €14 - €17 and the journey takes 4h 50m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €320
Flights from Lyon to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
- Website
- corsair.com
Flights from Lyon to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €750
- Website
- nouvelair.com
Flights from Lyon to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €440
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €70
- 1st Class
- €60 - €75
Train from Marseille St Charles to Hyeres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €35
- 1st Class
- €24 - €29
Train from Nice Ville to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
Train from Toulon to Hyeres
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €25
- 1st Class
- €14 - €17
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €170
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €50 - €75
Train from Marseille St Charles to Hyeres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €28
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €17
- Rail 1st Class
- €19 - €28
Train from Aubagne to Hyeres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €25
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
- Rail 1st Class
- €17 - €25
Train from Nice Ville to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €45
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €28
- Rail 1st Class
- €29 - €45
Train from Toulon to Hyeres
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €15
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- €4 - €7
- Rail 1st Class
- €10 - €15
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- fr.ouibus.com
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €17
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lyon Perrache to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Lyon Perrache to Aix-en-Provence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Website
- reseaumistral.com
Bus from Gare to Giens
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Reseau Mistral
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Giens is 404 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Lyon to Giens.
Corsairfly and Air France offer flights from Lyon Airport to Marseille Airport.
There are 140+ hotels available in Giens. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Lyon to Lyon Airport is to Rhonexpress which takes 29 min and costs €14 - €16.