There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Mer 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 via Antony
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Mertrain Ter
5h 27m€111–253Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Orléansbus FlixBus N707
8h 16m€42–79Drive 401.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Mercar 401.9 km
4h 44m€62–90Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 121A / ...
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Mertrain Ter
6h 34m€87–190Train #2
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vierzontrain 121A / ...
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Orleanstrain Ter
7h 9m€78–171
Lyon to Mer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mer is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mer is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Mer. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Mer via Massy Tgv and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Lyon and Mer is 711 km. The road distance is 401.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Mer without a car is to train via Antony which takes 5h 27m and costs €110 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Lyon to Mer, including transfers.
Lyon to Mer train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Mer is to train via Antony which takes 5h 27m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 16m.
Lyon to Mer train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Mer is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Lyon to Mer.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Mer, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mer via Massy Tgv and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Mer via Clermont-Ferrand, Orléans, Libération, Gare d'Orléans, and Orleans in around 8h 16m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Mer
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Perrache to Vierzon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon Ville to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Orléans
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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