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 €13 - €50 and takes 6h 16m.

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 3h 7m and costs €75 - €170.

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 - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Christ de Saclay via Gare de Massy-Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Lyon to Saclay?

The distance between Lyon and Saclay is 453 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 and line 4606 bus which takes 2h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m 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 - Perrache Bus Station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Saclay?

The best way to get from Lyon to Saclay is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs €13 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 3h 7m.

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 7m to drive from Lyon to Saclay.

Where can I stay near Saclay?

There are 20037+ hotels available in Saclay.

Lyon to Saclay - 6 ways to travel via train, line 4606 bus, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Saclay by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Train, line 4606 bus
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy TgvTgv
2. Take the bus from Gare de Massy-Palaiseau to Christ de Saclay4606
2h 41m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin BusBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 16m
€13–50
Drive 455.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Saclay455.5 km
4h 7m
€70–101
Fly, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Le Guichet
4h 55m
€102–247
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Massy TGV081B / ...
3h 7m
€76–162
Bus via Aéroport Orly 4
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Aéroport Orly 4
6h 54m
€40–60

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) flights

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1h 12mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.1 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus once daily. Tickets cost €16–50 and the journey takes 5h 36m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Perrache to Massy TGV 4 times a day. Tickets cost €70–160 and the journey takes 2h 17m. TGV inOui also services this route 4 times a day.

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