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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mende is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mende is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Mende?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Mende. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at MENDE - Gare Sncf via LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Mende?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Mende. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Mende via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mende?

The distance between Lyon and Mende is 221 km. The road distance is 219.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Mende without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €22 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Lyon to Mende, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mende bus from?

Lyon to Mende bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mende train from?

Lyon to Mende train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Mende?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mende is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Lyon to Mende bus arrive?

Lyon to Mende bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Le Puy-en-Velay station.

Where does the Lyon to Mende train arrive?

Lyon to Mende train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Mende?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Mende is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lyon to Mende.

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

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Where can I stay near Mende?

There are 207+ hotels available in Mende.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Mende by bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Le Puy-en-VelayBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière to MENDE - Gare Sncf282
4h 55m
€22–41
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to NimesTgv
2. Take the train from Nimes to MendeTer
5h 37m
€48–97
Drive 219.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mende219.1 km
2h 56m
€34–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En VelayTer
3. Take the bus from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière to MENDE - Gare Routière282
5h 55m
€36–47

Lyon to Mende by bus

12Weekly Buses

4h 55mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.6 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to MENDE - Gare Sncf via Le Puy-en-Velay and LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mende via Nimes in around 5h 37m.

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