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

The cheapest way to get from Saumur to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saumur to Lyon is to train via Antony which takes 4h 26m and costs €80 - €270.

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 four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 31m.

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 via Antony which takes 4h 26m and costs €80 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Saumur to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saumur to Lyon train from?

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

Where does the Saumur to Lyon train arrive?

Saumur to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Massy TGV 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 3722+ hotels available in Lyon.

Saumur to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Saumur to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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 via Antony
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Massy TGVtrain 081B
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 26m
€84–263
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saumur to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
5h 31m
€29–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus 724
9h 16m
€40–82
Drive 501.7 km
1. Drive from Saumur to Lyoncar 501.7 km
5h 23m
€76–110
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 42m
€60–178
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saumur to Angers Saint-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 33m
€157–545

Saumur to Lyon by train

16Weekly Trains

4h 26mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 703 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Saumur to Lyon Part Dieu via Massy TGV and Massy - Palaiseau in around 4h 26m.

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