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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Loudes is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Loudes is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Loudes?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Loudes. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Le Puy Airport via Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret and Yssingeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Lyon to Loudes?

The distance between Lyon and Loudes is 159 km. The road distance is 144.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Loudes without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Lyon to Loudes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Loudes bus from?

Lyon to Loudes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Loudes?

The best way to get from Lyon to Loudes is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Lyon to Loudes bus arrive?

Lyon to Loudes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Loudes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Loudes is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Lyon to Loudes.

Where can I stay near Loudes?

There are 276+ hotels available in Loudes.

Lyon to Loudes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 282 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Loudes by train (TGV), bus, car, 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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
3h 32m
€51–102
Drive 144.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lyon to Loudescar 144.6 km
1h 55m
€23–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret to Yssingeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Yssingeaux to Le Puy Airportbus
4h 15m
€69–132
Train, line 282 bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
3. Take the bus from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière to CHASPUZAC - Aéroportbus 282
5h 11m
€23–58

Lyon to Loudes by train and bus

6Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.4 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Loudes, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Loudes via St Etienne Chateaucreux and Le Puy En Velay in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Le Puy Airport via Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret, and Yssingeaux in around 4h 15m.

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