There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Target 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- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannattrain Ter
3h 40m€64–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Moulinsbus 747
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Abri Bus Bd Desaixbus B01
6h 25m€19–30Drive 179.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Targetcar 179.5 km
2h 25m€29–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Château d'Eaubus B02
4h 57m€32–56
Lyon to Target by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Target is to bus which costs €18 - €30 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Target is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Target. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Mairie via Gare SNCF and College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Target. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Louroux-de-Bouble via Gannat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Lyon and Target is 216 km. The road distance is 179.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Target without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Lyon to Target, including transfers.
Lyon to Target bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Target 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 Target is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Target, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannat once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Mairie via Gare SNCF, Abri Bus Bd Desaix, and College in around 6h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Moulins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- contact@allier.fr
- Website
- allier.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Abri Bus Bd Desaix
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Single journey on school lines
- €2
- Standard single journey
- €4
Bus from Gare Routiere to Château d'Eau
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Single journey on school lines
- €2
- Standard single journey
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Target bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Moulins station.
Lyon to Target train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gannat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Target is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Lyon to Target.
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