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

The cheapest way to get from Mende to Lyon is to bus which costs €13 - €24 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mende to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Mende and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Mende to Lyon. However, there are services departing from MENDE - Gare Routière and arriving at Lyon via Gare SNCF and Clermont-Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Mende and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Mende to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mende and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Mende to Lyon?

The distance between Mende and Lyon is 235 km. The road distance is 219.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mende to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 29m and costs €24 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Mende to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mende to Lyon bus from?

Mende to Lyon bus services, operated by liO Car Lozère (Région Occitanie), depart from MENDE - Gare Routière station.

Where do I catch the Mende to Lyon train from?

Mende to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mende station.

Train or bus from Mende to Lyon?

The best way to get from Mende to Lyon is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs €13 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Mende to Lyon bus arrive?

Mende to Lyon bus services, operated by liO Car Lozère (Région Occitanie), arrive at CLERMONT-FERRAND - Gare Sncf station.

Where does the Mende to Lyon train arrive?

Mende to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Mende to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Mende to Lyon is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Mende to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Mende to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4118+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Mende to Lyon by bus, train, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routièrebus 282
2. Take the train from Le Puy En Velay to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 29m
€24–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from MENDE - Gare Routière to CLERMONT-FERRAND - Gare Sncfbus 283
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
5h 54m
€13–24
Drive 219.7 km
1. Drive from Mende to Lyoncar 219.7 km
3h
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Mende to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 40m
€56–144

Mende to Lyon by bus and train

6Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 235.4 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from MENDE - Gare Routière to Lyon via Gare SNCF, Maison de la Culture, and Clermont-Ferrand in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mende to Lyon Part Dieu via Nimes in around 5h 40m.

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