There are 7 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 12m€162–285Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pons to St Mariens St Yzanbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 35m€57–98Train, bus
- Take the train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
9h 57m€62–98Drive 501.1 km
- Drive from Pons to Lyoncar 501.1 km
6h 23m€80–116Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, 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 17m€75–186Train via Toulouse
- Take the train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 28m€167–278Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pons to La Rochelle Villetrain
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
4h 58m€105–346
Pons to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pons to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pons to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €100 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Pons to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Pons and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
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 12m.
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 12m and costs €160 - €290.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Pons to Lyon, including transfers.
Pons to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Pons station.
Pons to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Pons to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €160 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 35m.
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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pons to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via St Mariens St Yzan, St Mariens St Yzan, Bordeaux St Jean, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–280
- 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
- €45–300
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
- 57 min
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pons to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pons to St Mariens St Yzan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- 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
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Pons to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at St Mariens St Yzan 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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