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Musée de Vendôme
Main local museum with archaeology, fine arts, and regional history collections. The best place to understand Vendôme and the Loir Valley.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Vendome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €134 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €134, while a train costs an average of €134.
Distance: 228 miles (367 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
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€134 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2h 1m sooner (2h 56m by train vs 4h 57m by car). Tickets start at around €134 compared to roughly €71 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Lyon to Vendome run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €81 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:15, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 228 miles (367 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 228 miles (367 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €81 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 7:15 AM |
Last train 7:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Main local museum with archaeology, fine arts, and regional history collections. The best place to understand Vendôme and the Loir Valley.
Municipal exhibition venue in a historic chapel, hosting changing contemporary art and heritage displays in an atmospheric setting.
Art center focused on contemporary photography and visual culture. It adds a modern creative angle to Vendôme's cultural offer.
Central square framed by historic buildings, shops, and terraces. A practical and scenic base for exploring Vendôme on foot.
Riverside green space ideal for a relaxed walk with views toward the abbey and old town. Popular with locals in good weather.
The hill around the castle ruins rewards walkers with elevated views over Vendôme's rooftops, church towers, and the Loir.
Tarte Tatin is the Loire Valley’s famous upside-down caramelized apple tart, linked to nearby Sologne and widely enjoyed around Vendome.
Rillons are slow-cooked cubes of pork belly, browned and preserved in their fat. They are a traditional specialty of the Loire region.
Rillettes de Tours is a rustic pork spread cooked slowly until tender, then shredded. It is a classic charcuterie from the central Loire area.
Refined French dining in central Vendome, known for polished seasonal cuisine and an elegant, classic atmosphere.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving French regional dishes in a relaxed setting popular with locals and visitors.
Casual crêperie with sweet and savory Breton-style galettes, offering a friendly atmosphere in the town center.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport and daily essentials stay fairly reasonable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes if you wish.
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Gare de Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir TGV -> Place Saint-Martin, Vendôme
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Vendome by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vendome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Vendome trains use the Lyon Part Dieu to Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV station pair, with some services arriving at Gare de Vendôme. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Vendome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV is 4 km from Vendome city centre. Public transport options include:
Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV.
Gare de Vendôme has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Saint-Georges, La Scala
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Vendôme. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Vendôme. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Vendôme: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Vendôme: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Vendôme: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercator, Le Saint-Georges Vendôme.
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