What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle is to bus which costs €8 - €13 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Saint-Genès-Champanelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Saint Genès Centre via Maison de la Culture. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle?

The distance between Lyon and Saint-Genès-Champanelle is 232 km. The road distance is 175 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €55 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle bus from?

Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle?

The best way to get from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 82 bus, which costs and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle bus arrive?

Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle.

Where can I stay near Saint-Genès-Champanelle?

There are 1651+ hotels available in Saint-Genès-Champanelle.

Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle by train, 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 Clermont FerrandTer
2h 44m
€56–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Clermont FerrandUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3412 / ...
4h 35m
€8–13
Bus, line 82 bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand1624 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maison de la Culture to Saint Genès Centre82
3h 49m
Drive 175 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Saint-Genès-Champanelle175 km
1h 56m
€27–39

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Distance: 231.6 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Saint-Genès-Champanelle, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrand every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Saint Genès Centre via Clermont-Ferrand and Maison de la Culture in around 3h 49m.

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