The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Lyon is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Lyon by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS).
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Lyon by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Lyon is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Lyon by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Lyon is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Lyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Lyon. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Square Bourdet Cagnes sur Mer and Antibes - Pôle d'Échanges Antibes. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Lyon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Lyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 10m.
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-Paul-de-Vence and Lyon. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Lyon is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 2h 10m | €200($200) | hourly | 323km (201 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 15m | €32($32) | 5 times a week | 530km (329 miles) |
Bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | 8h 10m | €21($21) | twice daily | 544km (338 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €83($83) | on demand | 462km (287 miles) |
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.