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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Saumur is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Saumur is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Saumur?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Saumur. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Lyon to Saumur?

The distance between Lyon and Saumur is 531 km. The road distance is 505.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Saumur without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €40 - €210.

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

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumur takes 5h 32m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Saumur train from?

Lyon to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Where does the Lyon to Saumur train arrive?

Lyon to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saumur station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Saumur?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Saumur is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Lyon to Saumur.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Saumur?

Book your Lyon to Saumur train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Saumur?

There are 757+ hotels available in Saumur.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Saumur?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Saumur. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lyon to Saumur - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Saumur by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, plane, 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 Saumurtrain 121A / ...
5h 32m
€40–210
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain Ter / ...
9h 9m
€34–121
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Saumurrideshare 504.8 km
6h 26m
€34
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
5h 40m
€59–177
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tours to Saumurtrain Ter
8h 37m
€92–186
Drive 505.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Saumurcar 505.5 km
5h 18m
€78–113
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumurtrain
6h 21m
€138–390
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain
3. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain
7h 28m
€154–393

Lyon to Saumur by train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 530.5 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumur 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 5h 32m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily.

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