There are 6 ways to get from Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, 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 Nantes to Lyon Part DieuTgv
5h 43m€32–262Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Lyon724
11h 21m€32–67Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Nantes to Lyon640.4 km
8h 25m€44Fly
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
3h 46m€52–147Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Mans411C / ...
- Take the train from Le Mans to Lyon Part DieuTgv
5h 58m€66–267Drive 585 km
- Drive from Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon585 km
7h 56m€90–129
Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Prairie au Duc and arriving at Lyon via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chantiers Navals and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Nantes and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Machines of the Isle of Nantes and Lyon is 810 km. The road distance is 585 km.
The best way to get from Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €30 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon, including transfers.
Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.
Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €30 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Machines of the Isle of Nantes, France and Lyon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–190 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nantes to Lyon 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–270
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €180–210
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nantes to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €44
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon is 585 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Machines of the Isle of Nantes to Lyon.
There are 3740+ hotels available in Lyon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Machines of the Isle of Nantes and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.