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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Pons is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Pons is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs €60 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Pons?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Pons. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Pons via Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Pons?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Pons. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Pons via Marne La Vallee Chessy and La Rochelle Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Lyon to Pons?

The distance between Lyon and Pons is 1017 km. The road distance is 500.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Pons without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €120 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Lyon to Pons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Pons bus from?

Lyon to Pons bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Pons train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Pons?

The best way to get from Lyon to Pons is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Lyon to Pons bus arrive?

Lyon to Pons bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rochefort station.

Where does the Lyon to Pons train arrive?

Lyon to Pons train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Pons?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Pons is 500 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Lyon to Pons.

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

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Where can I stay near Pons?

There are 743+ hotels available in Pons.

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

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

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 Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Ponstrain Ter
8h 15m
€120–308
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain Ter
9h 13m
€54–87
Drive 500.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ponscar 500.1 km
6h 28m
€77–111
Fly, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain
5h 59m
€63–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus N746
2. Take the bus from Rochefort to Ponsbus Autocar
11h 45m
€57–92

Lyon to Pons by train

2Weekly Trains

8h 15mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,017.1 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Pons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Pons via Marne La Vallee Chessy and La Rochelle Ville in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Pons via Rochefort in around 11h 45m.

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