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Compare train, bus, and flight for Angers to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Angers to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $45.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Angers to Lyon:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Angers to Lyon costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Angers to Lyon costing on average $121 (€98).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Angers to Lyon
How to get from Angers to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Angers to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 PM9h05Angers, Gare Routiere6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:45 PM9h05Angers, Gare Routiere6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC47116:55 PM1h10Nantes Atlantique Airport8:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3101One-way0 transfers
Other options
53205:44 PM3h46Angers Saint-Laud9:30 PMLyon Part Dieu$1481One-way0 transfers
8864 · 66138:48 AM5h08Angers Saint-Laud1:56 PMLyon Part Dieu$1921One-way1 transfer
12490 · 66117:44 AM5h12Angers Saint-Laud12:56 PMLyon Part Dieu$2131One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:20 AM8h55Angers, Gare Routiere6:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$781One-way0 transfers
87086 · 47876:20 PM11h05Angers, Gare Routiere5:25 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM11h35Angers, Gare Routiere5:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$991One-way1 transfer
AF7511 · AF73689:00 PM21h10Nantes Atlantique Airport6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2481One-way1 transfer
AF7511 · AF73709:00 PM24h25Nantes Atlantique Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2481One-way1 transfer
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AF753111:05 AM10h20Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Angers to Lyon:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Angers to Lyon costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Angers to Lyon costing on average $121 (€98).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Angers and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Angers Saint-Laud and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Angers, Gare Routiere and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Volotea to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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