The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Lyon is around 632km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon 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 Lyon → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS).
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Take the train to Nantes then Le Mans and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
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Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Lyon Perrache.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Lyon is around 632km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 565km (351 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Saint-Nazaire and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Lyon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Lyon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Nazaire and Lyon. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 40m | €120($120) | hourly | 632km (392 miles) |
Train via Nantes + 1 similar | 5hrs | €155($155) | 4 times a day | 866km (538 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | €140($140) | every 20 mins | 866km (538 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 35m | €49($49) | every 20 mins | 778km (484 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €135($135) | on demand | 739km (459 miles) |
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.