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

The cheapest way to get from Saclay to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saclay to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Saclay to Lyon is to line 219 bus and train which takes 3h 10m and costs €75 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Saclay and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Saclay to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from La Martinière and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Saclay and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Saclay to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Massy Tgv and arriving at Lyon Perrache via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Saclay to Lyon?

The distance between Saclay and Lyon is 453 km. The road distance is 455 km.

How do I travel from Saclay to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Saclay to Lyon without a car is to line 219 bus and train which takes 3h 10m and costs €75 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Saclay to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saclay to Lyon bus from?

Saclay to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus station.

Where do I catch the Saclay to Lyon train from?

Saclay to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Massy Tgv station.

Train or bus from Saclay to Lyon?

The best way to get from Saclay to Lyon is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Saclay to Lyon bus arrive?

Saclay to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Saclay to Lyon train arrive?

Saclay to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Perrache station.

Can I drive from Saclay to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Saclay to Lyon is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Saclay to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3921+ hotels available in Lyon.

Saclay to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, line 219 bus, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Saclay to Lyon by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Line 219 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from La Martinière to Gare de Massy - Palaiseaubus 219
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 10m
€78–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 43m
€32–63
Drive 455 km
1. Drive from Saclay to Lyoncar 455 km
4h 10m
€73–106
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
3h 57m
€124–343
Train
1. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
3h 35m
€77–133
Bus via Aéroport Orly 4
1. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
7h 45m
€42–68

Saclay to Lyon by bus and train

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 453 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Perrache every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 3 times a day.

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