There are 5 ways to get from Provence to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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 via Marseille
best- Take the train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 15m€89–213Drive 268.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Provence to Lyoncar 268.1 km
3h 24m€42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Peyruis Parc Relais to Gapbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gap to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 36m€55–82Train
- Take the train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Veynes Devoluytrain Ter
- Take the train from Veynes Devoluy to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 2m€83–173Bus, train
- Take the bus from Parc Relais to Gare SNCF - Quai 1 Ou 2bus 69
- Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 33m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Provence to Lyon is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Provence to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Provence to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Peyruis Parc Relais and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Gap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Provence to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chateau Arnoux St Auban and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Provence and Lyon is 462 km. The road distance is 268.1 km.
The best way to get from Provence to Lyon without a car is to train via Marseille which takes 4h 15m and costs €85 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Provence to Lyon, including transfers.
Provence to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Peyruis Parc Relais station.
Provence to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateau Arnoux St Auban station.
The best way to get from Provence to Lyon is to train via Marseille which takes 4h 15m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Provence to Lyon Part Dieu via Chateau Arnoux St Auban and Marseille St Charles in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Provence to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Peyruis Parc Relais and Gap in around 6h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Veynes Devoluy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Veynes Devoluy to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Veynes Devoluy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Veynes Devoluy to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Peyruis Parc Relais to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Gap to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Parc Relais to Gare SNCF - Quai 1 Ou 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Provence to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Gap station.
Provence to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Provence to Lyon is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Provence to Lyon.
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