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 train which takes 3h 22m and costs €70 - €150.

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.

How far is it from Saclay to Lyon?

The distance between Saclay and Lyon is 440 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 22m and costs €70 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 22m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 43m.

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 4084+ 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, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 TGV to Lyon Part Dieutrain 081B / ...
3h 22m
€70–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 43m
€30–65
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
€123–302
Train via Lyon Part Dieu (TGV)
1. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 23m
€90–140

Saclay to Lyon by bus, foot, and train

41Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 440.4 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Massy TGV to Lyon Part Dieu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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