How to travel from Lyon to Giverny, France

The distance between Lyon and Giverny is around 528km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon to Giverny by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GivernyLyon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the bus to Grand Val.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Grand Val.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Giverny.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance528km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Giverny

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Giverny by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Lyon and Giverny is around 528km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (276 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Lyon and Giverny by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Giverny is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Giverny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lyon and Giverny. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the bus to Grand Val. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Giverny. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Giverny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Paris La Défense. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and TAM en Yvelines run regular bus services between Lyon and Giverny. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Giverny. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the bus to Grand Val. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Giverny is Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Giverny. Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Lyon and Giverny. The distance is around 528km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Giverny is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Giverny

Transport options from Lyon to Giverny
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 20m
€125($125)
5 times a week537km (334 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
€305($305)
5 times a week688km (427 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€31($31)
5 times a week540km (335 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand528km (328 miles)

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Airports near Giverny

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

BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Giverny
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Giverny
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Giverny