There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Pionsat by train, 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
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannattrain Ter
4h 2m€92–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Moulinsbus 747
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Villebus B01
7h 16m€19–30Train, bus via Vichy
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vichytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus B02
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Garebus B07
6h 44m€34–76Drive 221.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Pionsatcar 221.5 km
2h 28m€36–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyontrain Ter
- Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Garebus B07
6h 59m€55–94
Lyon to Pionsat by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Pionsat is to bus which costs €18 - €30 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Pionsat is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Pionsat. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Gare via Gare SNCF and Lycée Mme de Staël. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Pionsat. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Lapeyrouse via Gannat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Lyon and Pionsat is 237 km. The road distance is 221.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Pionsat without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €90 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Lyon to Pionsat, including transfers.
Lyon to Pionsat bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Pionsat train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Pionsat is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €90 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Pionsat, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannat once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Gare via Gare SNCF, Hôtel de Ville, and Lycée Mme de Staël in around 7h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- contact@allier.fr
- Website
- allier.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Single journey on school lines
- €2
- Standard single journey
- €4
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Single journey on school lines
- €2
- Standard single journey
- €4
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Single journey on school lines
- €2
- Standard single journey
- €4
Bus from Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Single journey on school lines
- €2
- Standard single journey
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Pionsat bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Moulins station.
Lyon to Pionsat train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gannat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Pionsat is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Lyon to Pionsat.
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