How to travel from Lyon to Versailles, France

The distance between Lyon and Versailles is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Versailles 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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Train

Take the train to Versailles-Chantiers.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Versailles Château Rive Gauche.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus to Paris - Orly Airport

Take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)

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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Lyon and Versailles is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (246 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Lyon and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Versailles is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Versailles. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Versailles with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 25m.

TGV inOui, Trenitalia, SNCF and Paris RER run train services between Lyon and Versailles. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Massy-Palaiseau and Vélizy 2. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Versailles. Buses run 5 times a week 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 Versailles. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Versailles Château Rive Gauche. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Versailles

Transport options from Lyon to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
€85($85)
twice daily447km (278 miles)
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon2h 60m
€90($90)
hourly455km (283 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 50m
€140($140)
every 30 mins485km (301 miles)
Bus to Paris - Orly Airport + 1 similar
5h 45m
€26($26)
twice daily473km (294 miles)
Bus6h 10m
€27($27)
5 times a week476km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€63($63)
on demand465km (289 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles