How to travel from Versailles to Lyon, France

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

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Versailles 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

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance468km (291 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 35m. 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 Versailles and Lyon 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 Versailles and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

TGV inOui, Paris RER, Trenitalia, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Versailles and Lyon. 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 Versailles and Lyon. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Charenton, Gare de Bercy and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Lyon. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Versailles and Lyon. The distance is around 468km (291 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 Versailles to Lyon 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 Versailles and Lyon

Transport options from Versailles to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
€85($85)
twice daily447km (278 miles)
Train via Gare d'Austerlitz3hrs
€90($90)
hourly455km (283 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 50m
€140($140)
every 30 mins485km (301 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€27($27)
hourly487km (303 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€63($63)
on demand468km (291 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