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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mer is to bus via Orléans which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mer is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Mer?

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 26m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mer?

The distance between Lyon and Mer is 711 km. The road distance is 401.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Mer without a car is to train via Antony which takes 5h 26m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Lyon to Mer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mer train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Mer?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mer is to train via Antony which takes 5h 26m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Lyon to Mer train arrive?

Lyon to Mer train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Mer?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Mer is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Lyon to Mer.

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

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Where can I stay near Mer?

There are 1009+ hotels available in Mer.

Lyon to Mer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Mer by train (TGV), bus, or car

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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Mertrain Ter
5h 26m
€135–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Orléansbus FlixBus N707
8h 17m
€41–77
Drive 401.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mercar 401.9 km
4h 44m
€63–91
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 121A / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Mertrain Ter
6h 47m
€86–183
Bus via Orléans
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 55m
€41–77

Lyon to Mer by train

47Weekly Trains

5h 26mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.8 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Mer via Clermont-Ferrand, Orléans, Libération, Gare d'Orléans, and Orleans in around 8h 17m.

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