How to travel from Lyon to Gordes, France

The distance between Lyon and Gordes is around 255km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lyon to Gordes 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 GordesLyon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon then take the bus to Place du Château Gordes.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon - Le Pontet.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Gordes.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance255km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Gordes

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Gordes by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Lyon and Gordes is around 255km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Lyon and Gordes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Gordes is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Gordes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lyon and Gordes. We recommend that you drive to Gordes. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Gordes. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon - Le Pontet, Limbert and Coustellet Route d'Apt Maubec. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Gordes. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 50m 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 Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon then take the bus to Place du Château Gordes. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Gordes. The distance is around 255km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Gordes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Lyon to Gordes

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Gordes

Transport options from Lyon to Gordes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
2h 45m
€170($170)
4 times a day362km (225 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€24($24)
twice daily266km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€35($35)
on demand255km (159 miles)

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Airports near Gordes

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Gordes
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gordes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Gordes