There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Tarascon by train, bus, car, train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nîmes Pont du Gardtrain 081B
2h 11m€44–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 20m€22–37Drive 241 km
- Drive from Lyon to Tarasconcar 241 km
2h 31m€38–55Train via Avignon Centre
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
2h 37m€32–88Train via Avignon Centre #2
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Centretrain Ter
3h 35m€42–87
Lyon to Tarascon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Tarascon is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Tarascon is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €40 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Tarascon. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at TARASCON - Gare via Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Tarascon. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Tarascon Sur Rhone via Nimes Pont Du Gard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Lyon and Tarascon is 266 km. The road distance is 241 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Tarascon without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Lyon to Tarascon, including transfers.
Lyon to Tarascon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Tarascon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Tarascon is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Tarascon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nîmes Pont du Gard once daily. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus also services this route hourly.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nîmes Pont du Gard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Tarascon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Lyon to Tarascon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nîmes Pont du Gard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Tarascon is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Lyon to Tarascon.
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