How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Lyon, France
The distance between Verdon Gorge and Lyon is around 387km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Lyon by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Verdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€355($355)
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Train
Take the train to Lyon Perrache.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€255($255)
Bus
Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière and then to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Aix TGV RD9 then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Lyon by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 3h 45m.
The distance between Verdon Gorge and Lyon is around 387km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Verdon Gorge and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Lyon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Lyon. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Lyon. 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 25m.
TGV inOui run train services between Verdon Gorge and Lyon. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 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 Verdon Gorge and Lyon. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Senez - RD 4085 and Grenoble - Gare Routière. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Zou! LER, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Lyon. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Lyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Verdon Gorge and Lyon. The distance is around 412km (256 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 Verdon Gorge to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Verdon Gorge and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €355($355) | twice daily | 464km (289 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Plane | 3h 50m | €260($260) | every 20 mins | 416km (259 miles) |
Train | 4h 25m | €255($255) | 3 times a week | 515km (320 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | €210($210) | twice daily | 387km (240 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €165($165) | 6 times a week | 425km (264 miles) |
| Bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière, Train | 6h 35m | €220($220) | twice daily | 413km (257 miles) |
| Bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière, Train | 6h 60m | €175($175) | twice daily | 421km (262 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €56($56) | on demand | 412km (256 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.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon