There are 9 ways to get from Vannes 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
best- Take the train from Vannes to Rennestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Rennes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 56m€74–335Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vannes to Lyonbus N724
11h 55m€40–80Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from Vannes to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 40m€41–140Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Vannes to Lyon744.4 km
9h 7m€51Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vannes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
4h 51m€72–302Train via Nantes
- Take the train from Vannes to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 40m€55–465Drive 744.6 km
- Drive from Vannes to Lyoncar 744.6 km
7h 38m€115–166Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vannes to Rennestrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
4h 45m€138–444Train to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vannes to Bresttrain
- Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BES - LYS
6h 24m€158–359
Vannes to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vannes to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €51 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Vannes to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €130 - €450.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vannes and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Vannes to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Vannes and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Vannes and Lyon is 906 km. The road distance is 744.6 km.
The best way to get from Vannes to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €70 - €340.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Vannes to Lyon, including transfers.
Vannes to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Vannes station.
Vannes to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vannes station.
The best way to get from Vannes to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €70 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Vannes, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Vannes to Lyon Part Dieu via Rennes in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vannes to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles in around 11h 40m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–450
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–470
Flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–470
Flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–490
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Vannes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €21–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–50
Train from Rennes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–290
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €130–190
- Rail 1st Class
- €200–290
Train from Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–310
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vannes to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Vannes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Vannes to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vannes to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €51
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vannes to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles station.
Vannes to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vannes to Lyon is 745 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Vannes to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vannes and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















