There are 4 ways to get from Vichy to Lyon by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
1h 52m€27–55Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vichy to Lyon150.1 km
2h 25m€10Bus
- Take the bus from Vichy to Roannebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Roanne to Lyonbus 747
3h 35m€20–30Drive 149.4 km
- Drive from Vichy to Lyoncar 149.4 km
2h 1m€23–34
Vichy to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vichy to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Vichy to Lyon is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs €27 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Vichy to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Lyon via Roanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vichy and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Vichy and Lyon is 164 km. The road distance is 149.4 km.
The best way to get from Vichy to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs €27 - €55.
The train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs hourly.
Vichy to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Vichy station.
Vichy to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vichy station.
The best way to get from Vichy to Lyon is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs €27 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Vichy, France and Lyon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu hourly. Tickets cost €27–55 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vichy to Lyon via Roanne in around 3h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Vichy to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roanne to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Vichy to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Vichy to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Roanne station.
Vichy to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vichy to Lyon is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Vichy to Lyon.
Book your Vichy to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.
There are 4086+ hotels available in Lyon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vichy and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












