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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Saclay is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Saclay is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €90 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Saclay?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Saclay. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at La Martinière via Gare de Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Lyon to Saclay?

The distance between Lyon and Saclay is 440 km. The road distance is 455.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Saclay without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €90 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Lyon to Saclay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Saclay bus from?

Lyon to Saclay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Saclay?

The best way to get from Lyon to Saclay is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Lyon to Saclay bus arrive?

Lyon to Saclay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Saclay?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Saclay is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Lyon to Saclay.

Where can I stay near Saclay?

There are 13495+ hotels available in Saclay.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2h 47m
€90–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Busbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 20m
€30–65
Drive 455.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Saclaycar 455.5 km
4h 9m
€71–102
Fly, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Massy - Palaiseautrain
4h 33m
€124–304
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy TGVtrain 081B / ...
2h 51m
€70–160

Lyon to Saclay by train, foot, and bus (TGV)

47Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 440.1 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Saclay, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv every 4 hours. Tickets cost €90–150 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus twice daily. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 5h 40m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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