How to travel from Lyon to Verdon Gorge, France
The distance between Lyon and Verdon Gorge is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lyon to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Verdon Gorge → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Les Arcs Draguignan.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€255($255)
Bus
Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station and then to Senez - RD 4085.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Verdon Gorge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Lyon and Verdon Gorge is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Lyon and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble - Bus Station and Senez - RD 4085. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Lyon and Verdon Gorge. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 341km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Verdon Gorge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €260($260) | 6 times a week | 414km (257 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | €355($355) | once daily | 453km (281 miles) |
Train | 4h 20m | €255($255) | 3 times a week | 515km (320 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | €210($210) | twice daily | 386km (240 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €165($165) | 6 times a week | 425km (264 miles) |
| Train to Grenoble, Bus | 6h 30m | €220($220) | twice daily | 413km (256 miles) |
| Train to Grenoble, Bus | 7h 10m | €175($175) | twice daily | 421km (261 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €46($46) | on demand | 341km (212 miles) |
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Airports near Verdon Gorge
The following major airports near Verdon Gorge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge