How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon, France

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Train via Nantes

Take the train to Nantes then Le Mans and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance739km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Lyon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Lyon

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 40m
€120($120)
hourly632km (392 miles)
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
5hrs
€155($155)
4 times a day866km (538 miles)
Train5hrs
€140($140)
every 20 mins866km (538 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 35m
€49($49)
every 20 mins778km (484 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€135($135)
on demand739km (459 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon