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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Vatan is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Vatan is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Vatan?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Vatan. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Rue des Récollets via Gare Routiere and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Lyon to Vatan?

The distance between Lyon and Vatan is 393 km. The road distance is 321.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Vatan without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €30 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Lyon to Vatan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Vatan bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Vatan?

The best way to get from Lyon to Vatan is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Lyon to Vatan bus arrive?

Lyon to Vatan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bourges station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Vatan?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Vatan is 321 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Lyon to Vatan.

Where can I stay near Vatan?

There are 211+ hotels available in Vatan.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Vatan 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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzontrain 121A / ...
5h 51m
€34–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus N724 / ...
9h 5m
€24–34
Drive 321.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Vatancar 321.2 km
4h 5m
€49–71
Train via Lozanne
1. Take the train from Lozanne to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
7h 56m
€59–135

Lyon to Vatan by train and bus

18Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 393.5 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Vatan, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzon 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bourges twice daily. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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