How to travel from Frejus to Lyon, France

The distance between Frejus and Lyon is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Frejus to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2 then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frejus and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Frejus to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Frejus and Lyon is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Frejus and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frejus to Lyon is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Frejus and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frejus and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Frejus and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Frejus and Lyon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Frejus and Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Frejus and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Frejus and Lyon. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frejus to Lyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Airport T2 then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Frejus and Lyon. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frejus to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Transport options from Frejus to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 15m
€215($215)
every 20 mins365km (227 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€205($205)
every 4 hours460km (286 miles)
Train
3h 35m
€90($90)
every 3 hours478km (297 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
€17($17)
4 times a day412km (256 miles)
Bus to Lyon Perrache6hrs
€26($26)
every 20 mins451km (280 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€55($55)
on demand409km (254 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon