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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €70 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saintes and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme and Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Saintes to Lyon?

The distance between Saintes and Lyon is 929 km. The road distance is 506.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €120 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Saintes to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Lyon bus from?

Saintes to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Lyon train from?

Saintes to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.

Train or bus from Saintes to Lyon?

The best way to get from Saintes to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Saintes to Lyon bus arrive?

Saintes to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Saintes to Lyon train arrive?

Saintes to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Lyon is 507 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Saintes to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Saintes to Lyon?

Book your Saintes to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Saintes to Lyon?

Book your Saintes to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3674+ hotels available in Lyon.

Saintes to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Saintes 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 Saintes to AngoulemeTer
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h 9m
€123–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to LyonN746
9h 30m
€45–70
Drive 506.9 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Lyon506.9 km
6h 25m
€78–112
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
5h 23m
€59–170
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
9h 34m
€56–84
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
6h 18m
€65–209
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LRH - LYS
4h 48m
€71–310

Saintes to Lyon by train

21Weekly Trains

7h 9mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 929.2 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Saintes to Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme, Massy Tgv, and Massy - Palaiseau in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saintes to Lyon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–70 and the journey takes 9h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.