There are 5 ways to get from Pons to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 25m€162–285Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 46m€52–94Drive 501.1 km
- Drive from Pons to Lyoncar 501.1 km
6h 23m€80–116Train, fly
- Take the train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
5h 16m€75–207Train, bus via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
9h 56m€57–94
Pons to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pons to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Pons to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €75 - €210.
No, there is no direct train from Pons to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pons and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Saintes, Angouleme and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Pons and Lyon is 953 km. The road distance is 501.1 km.
The best way to get from Pons to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €160 - €290.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Pons to Lyon, including transfers.
Pons to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Pons to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pons to Lyon is 501 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Pons to Lyon.
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What companies run services between Pons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Pons to Lyon Part Dieu via Saintes, Angouleme, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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