There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Retournac 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- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournactrain Ter
2h 41m€27–38Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de Francebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3412 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Retournacbus Autocar
3h 31m€13–18Drive 107 km
- Drive from Lyon to Retournaccar 107 km
1h 28m€17–24
Lyon to Retournac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Retournac is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Retournac is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Lyon Gare Perrache and arriving at Retournac via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Retournac via St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Lyon and Retournac is 112 km. The road distance is 107 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Retournac without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Lyon to Retournac, including transfers.
Lyon to Retournac bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Lyon Gare Perrache station.
Lyon to Retournac 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 Retournac is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Retournac, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Retournac via St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Retournac via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere in around 3h 31m.
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 St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14
- 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 Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournac
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Retournac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Retournac bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France station.
Lyon to Retournac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Retournac is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Lyon to Retournac.
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