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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sancerre is to bus which costs €21 - €60 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sancerre is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Sancerre?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Sancerre. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Sancerre Avenue De Verdun via Bourges Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Lyon to Sancerre?

The distance between Lyon and Sancerre is 309 km. The road distance is 278.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Sancerre without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Lyon to Sancerre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sancerre bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Sancerre?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sancerre is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €60 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Lyon to Sancerre bus arrive?

Lyon to Sancerre bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bourges station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Sancerre?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sancerre is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Lyon to Sancerre.

Where can I stay near Sancerre?

There are 310+ hotels available in Sancerre.

Lyon to Sancerre - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Sancerre 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 Nevers121A / ...
2. Take the train from Nevers to Tracy SancerreTer
4h 23m
€40–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to BourgesN724 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bourges Gare Routiere to Sancerre Avenue De VerdunAutocar
7h 24m
€21–60
Drive 278.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sancerre278.5 km
3h 55m
€43–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lozanne to BourgesTer
2. Take the bus from Bourges to Sancerre Avenue De VerdunAutocar
7h 49m
€54–134

Lyon to Sancerre by bus

8Weekly Buses

7h 24mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Sancerre.

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Distance: 308.9 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Sancerre via Nevers and Tracy Sancerre in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Sancerre Avenue De Verdun via Bourges Gare Routiere in around 7h 24m.

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