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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Lyon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Saintes to Lyon?

The distance between Saintes and Lyon is 929 km. The road distance is 506.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €170 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Saintes to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saintes to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Lyon?

The best way to get from Saintes to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €170 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Saintes to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Saintes to Lyon train arrive?

Saintes to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Lyon is 506 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Saintes to Lyon.

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

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

Book your Saintes to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3885+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 55m
€175–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Toursbus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus 724
11h 35m
€67–102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 50m
€68–116
Drive 506.2 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Lyoncar 506.2 km
6h 25m
€93–134
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
5h 22m
€76–184
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Saintes to Niorttrain Ter
2. Take the train from Niort to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 17m
€134–212
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
6h 16m
€106–283
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
4h 48m
€97–310

Saintes to Lyon by train

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6h 55mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 928.9 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Saintes to Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme and Massy Tgv in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Lyon via Tours in around 11h 35m.

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