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

The cheapest way to get from Melun to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €22 - €26 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melun to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €55 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Melun and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Melun to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Trois Horloges and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Carré Trait d'Union, Gare du Bras de Fer and Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Melun and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Melun to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Melun and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Melun to Lyon?

The distance between Melun and Lyon is 475 km. The road distance is 417.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melun to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Melun to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melun to Lyon bus from?

Melun to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 station.

Where do I catch the Melun to Lyon train from?

Melun to Lyon train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, depart from Melun station.

Train or bus from Melun to Lyon?

The best way to get from Melun to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Melun to Lyon bus arrive?

Melun to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Melun to Lyon train arrive?

Melun to Lyon train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Can I drive from Melun to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Melun to Lyon is 418 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Melun to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3925+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Melun to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melun and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Melun to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 3605 bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Melun to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris Gare de Lyontrain R
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
3h 3m
€55–143
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Melun to Lyonrideshare 416.6 km
5h 5m
€22–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 18m
€30–50
Drive 417.7 km
1. Drive from Melun to Lyoncar 417.7 km
3h 56m
€67–97
Line 3605 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Gendarmerie Briand to Gare du Méebus
2. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
5h 5m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris Gare de Lyontrain R
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
8h 28m
€40–73

Melun to Lyon by bus and train

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Distance: 475.5 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Gare de Melun to Lyon Perrache via Gare de Melun, Melun, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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