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

The cheapest way to get from Mende to Lyon is to bus and train which costs €22 - €60 and takes 5h 53m.

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 Sncf and arriving at Lyon via Gare SNCF and Clermont-Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

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 39m.

How far is it from Mende to Lyon?

The distance between Mende and Lyon is 427 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 train which takes 5h 39m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 Sncf 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 train which takes 5h 39m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €70 and takes 6h 2m.

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 3817+ 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 train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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 Mende to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 39m
€54–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from MENDE - Gare Sncf to CLERMONT-FERRAND - Gare Sncfbus 283
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
6h 2m
€13–66
Drive 219.7 km
1. Drive from Mende to Lyoncar 219.7 km
3h
€35–50
Bus, train
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 Perrachetrain Ter
5h 53m
€22–58

Mende to Lyon by train

10Weekly Trains

5h 39mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.7 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Mende to Lyon Part Dieu via Nimes in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MENDE - Gare Sncf to Lyon via Gare SNCF, Maison de la Culture, and Clermont-Ferrand in around 6h 2m.

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