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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Pontigny is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Pontigny is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Pontigny?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Pontigny. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at 37 Bis Rue Paul Desjardins via 6 Rue Paul Doumer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Lyon to Pontigny?

The distance between Lyon and Pontigny is 343 km. The road distance is 302.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Pontigny without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Lyon to Pontigny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Pontigny bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Pontigny?

The best way to get from Lyon to Pontigny is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Lyon to Pontigny bus arrive?

Lyon to Pontigny bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Auxerre station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Pontigny?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Pontigny is 302 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lyon to Pontigny.

Where can I stay near Pontigny?

There are 170+ hotels available in Pontigny.

Lyon to Pontigny - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Pontigny 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to St Florentin Vergignytrain Ter
4h 1m
€76–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Auxerrebus N1709
5h 35m
€23–37
Drive 302.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Pontignycar 302.4 km
2h 56m
€47–68

Lyon to Pontigny by bus

4Weekly Buses

5h 35mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyon to Pontigny.

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Distance: 342.8 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Pontigny, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Pontigny via Dijon Ville and St Florentin Vergigny in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Auxerre 4 times a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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