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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sens is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sens is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Sens?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Sens. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Garibaldi via Gare Sncf and Pem Quai 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Sens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Sens. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Lyon to Sens?

The distance between Lyon and Sens is 395 km. The road distance is 357.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Sens without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €140.

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

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Sens takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sens train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Sens?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sens is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Lyon to Sens bus arrive?

Lyon to Sens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Auxerre station.

Where does the Lyon to Sens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Sens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sens is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Lyon to Sens.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Sens?

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Where can I stay near Sens?

There are 275+ hotels available in Sens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Sens by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Senstrain Ter
4h 6m
€65–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Auxerrebus N1709
2. Take the bus from Pem Quai 15 to Garibaldibus 802
7h 2m
€25–39
Drive 357.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Senscar 357.3 km
3h 30m
€57–82
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 Paris Bercy to Senstrain
5h 29m
€149–361

Lyon to Sens by train

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4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.9 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Sens, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Sens 4 times a day. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Garibaldi via Auxerre, Gare Sncf, AUXERRE Gare Routière Quai 6, and Pem Quai 15 in around 7h 2m.

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