There are 8 ways to get from Périgueux to Lyon by train, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Perigueux to Brive La GaillardeTer
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon1716 / ...
7h 50m€39–66Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Périgueux to Lyon400 km
4h 45m€24–40Train
- Take the train from Perigueux to Limoges BenedictinsTer
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon VilleTer
- Take the train from Vierzon to Lyon Part DieuTer
8h 54m€67–128Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- Take the train from Perigueux to Cenon
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
6h€57–185Bus
- Take the bus from Perigueux to Brive La GaillardeAutocar
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 34m€30–89Train, bus via Clermont-Ferrand
- Take the train from Perigueux to UsselTer
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare sncfP46
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon PerracheTer
9h 12mDrive 400.3 km
- Drive from Périgueux to Lyon400.3 km
4h 13m€62–90Train to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, fly
- Take the train from Perigueux to Limoges Benedictins
- Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LIG - LYS
6h 21m€138–341
Périgueux to Lyon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Périgueux to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Périgueux to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Périgueux to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Perigueux and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Gare Sncf and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Périgueux to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Perigueux and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Limoges Benedictins and Vierzon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Périgueux and Lyon is 419 km. The road distance is 400.3 km.
The best way to get from Périgueux to Lyon without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 50m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Périgueux to Lyon, including transfers.
Périgueux to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Perigueux station.
Périgueux to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Perigueux station.
The best way to get from Périgueux to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €90 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Périgueux, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Perigueux to Lyon Part Dieu via Limoges Benedictins and Vierzon in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perigueux to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Gare Sncf and Brive-la-Gaillarde in around 8h 34m.
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- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- chalair.eu
Flights from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–160
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 Perigueux to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–26
Train from Perigueux to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Perigueux to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €20–30
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Perigueux to Ussel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Perigueux to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 04 73 42 20 20
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Réseau interurbain Puy-de-Dôme
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Périgueux to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Périgueux to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Brive La Gaillarde station.
Périgueux to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Limoges Benedictins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Périgueux to Lyon is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Périgueux to Lyon.
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