How to travel from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Lyon and Saint-Raphaël is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance414km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Lyon and Saint-Raphaël is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Lyon and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Saint-Raphaël with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Lyon and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 414km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 55m
€225($225)
every 3 hours377km (234 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€85($85)
5 times a day478km (297 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€18($18)
once daily472km (293 miles)
Bus to Fréjus6h 30m
€23($23)
4 times a day418km (260 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€75($75)
on demand414km (257 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël