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

The cheapest way to get from Saumur to Lyon is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saumur to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €120 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Saumur and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saumur and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Saumur to Lyon?

The distance between Saumur and Lyon is 703 km. The road distance is 501.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Saumur to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €120 - €210.

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

The train from Saumur to Lyon Part Dieu takes 3h 38m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Saumur to Lyon train from?

Saumur to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Saumur station.

Where does the Saumur to Lyon train arrive?

Saumur to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Saumur to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Saumur to Lyon is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Saumur to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3923+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 4 ways to get from Saumur to Lyon by train (TGV), car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 38m
€120–210
Drive 501.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Saumur to Lyoncar 501.7 km
5h 23m
€80–116
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
4h 40m
€80–247
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saumur to Angers St Laudtrain
2. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Rennestrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
6h 23m
€188–468

Saumur to Lyon by train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702.7 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France and Lyon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Saumur to Lyon Part Dieu 4 times a day. Tickets cost €130–200 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route every 4 hours.

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