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

The cheapest way to get from Versailles to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Versailles to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €90 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Versailles and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Versailles to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Versailles Chantiers and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Versailles and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Versailles Chantiers and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Versailles to Lyon?

The distance between Versailles and Lyon is 447 km. The road distance is 463.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Versailles to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €90 - €150.

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

The train from Versailles Chantiers to Lyon Part Dieu takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Versailles to Lyon bus from?

Versailles to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus station.

Where do I catch the Versailles to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Versailles to Lyon?

The best way to get from Versailles to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Versailles to Lyon bus arrive?

Versailles to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Versailles to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Versailles to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Versailles to Lyon is 464 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Versailles to Lyon.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4109+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Versailles to Lyon?

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Versailles to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Versailles Chantiers to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2h 27m
€90–150
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Versailles to Lyonrideshare 463.1 km
5h 33m
€27–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m
€32–73
Drive 463.9 km
1. Drive from Versailles to Lyoncar 463.9 km
4h 22m
€72–103
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Versailles Château Rive Gauche to Saint-Michel Notre-Dametrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
4h 13m
€131–305
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon
1. Take the train from Versailles Château Rive Gauche to Paris Gare d'Austerlitztrain C
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 14m
€54–158

Versailles to Lyon by train (TGV)

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2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 447.1 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Versailles Chantiers to Lyon Part Dieu 5 times a week. Tickets cost €90–150 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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