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

The cheapest way to get from Tours to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €31 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tours to Lyon is to train via Antony which takes 3h 45m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tours and arriving at Lyon. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Tours and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Tours to Lyon?

The distance between Tours and Lyon is 639 km. The road distance is 441.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Tours to Lyon without a car is to train via Antony which takes 3h 45m and costs €65 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Tours to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tours to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tours to Lyon train from?

Tours to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.

Train or bus from Tours to Lyon?

The best way to get from Tours to Lyon is to train via Antony which takes 3h 45m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Tours to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tours to Lyon train arrive?

Tours to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Tours to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Lyon is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Tours to Lyon.

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

Book your Tours to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3716+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Tours to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tours and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Tours to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Tours to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

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 St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 45m
€66–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus 724
7h 15m
€23–55
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Tours to Lyonrideshare 440.5 km
5h 45m
€31
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
4h 35m
€137–340
Train
1. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
4h 52m
€25–170
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand
1. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 55m
€36–59
Drive 441.7 km
1. Drive from Tours to Lyoncar 441.7 km
4h 48m
€67–96
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
5h 14m
€62–213

Tours to Lyon by train

43Weekly Trains

3h 45mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.9 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu via Massy Tgv and Massy - Palaiseau in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tours to Lyon 4 times a week. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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