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 - €60 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saclay to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €60 - €160.

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 39m.

How far is it from Saclay to Lyon?

The distance between Saclay and Lyon is 441 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 train which takes 3h 10m and costs €60 - €160.

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.

Train or bus from Saclay to Lyon?

The best way to get from Saclay to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Saclay to Lyon bus arrive?

Saclay to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus 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 3817+ hotels available in Lyon.

Saclay to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Saclay to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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
1. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 10m
€60–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 39m
€30–60
Drive 455 km
1. Drive from Saclay to Lyoncar 455 km
4h 10m
€71–102
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2train
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
4h 12m
€103–255
Bus via Aéroport Orly 4
1. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
8h 24m
€40–80

Saclay to Lyon by bus, foot, and train

96Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.6 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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