There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Ussel by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon to Usselbus 716 / ...
3h 11m€37–49Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzontrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Usseltrain Ter
9h 38m€60–169Drive 239.3 km
- Drive from Lyon to Usselcar 239.3 km
2h 49m€37–54
Lyon to Ussel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ussel is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ussel is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ussel. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Ussel via Vierzon Ville and Limoges Benedictins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Lyon and Ussel is 257 km. The road distance is 239.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Ussel without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Lyon to Ussel, including transfers.
Lyon to Ussel 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 Ussel is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 9h 38m.
Lyon to Ussel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ussel is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Lyon to Ussel.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ussel, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Ussel once daily. Tickets cost €21–29 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ussel via Vierzon Ville and Limoges Benedictins in around 9h 38m.
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 Vierzon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Ussel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €18–27
- Rail 1st Class
- €29–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Ussel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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