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 €22 and takes 4h 59m.

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 2h 58m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Mende and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Mende to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Le Puy-en-Velay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

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 225 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 which takes 4h 59m and costs €22.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lozère), depart from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail 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 4h 59m and costs €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Mende to Lyon bus arrive?

Mende to Lyon bus services, operated by liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lozère), arrive at LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière 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 2h 58m 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?

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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
best
1. Take the bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière282
2. Take the bus from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 59m
€22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from MENDE - Gare Sncf to LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière282
2. Take the train from Le Puy En Velay to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
5h 19m
€35–65
Drive 219.7 km
1. Drive from Mende to Lyon219.7 km
2h 58m
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Mende to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part DieuTgv
5h 40m
€47–100

Mende to Lyon by bus

6Weekly Buses

4h 59mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 225.1 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière and Le Puy-en-Velay in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mende to Lyon Part Dieu via Nimes in around 5h 40m.

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