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Compare train and bus for Gap to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gap to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gap to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Gap to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gap to Lyon:
A bus is $61 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gap to Lyon costing on average $80 (€68).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€68) compared to roughly $56 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24 (-€20). The journey takes 4h 5m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Gap to Lyon
How to get from Gap to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gap to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:35 PM 3h40 Gap 1:15 AM Lyon $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:35 PM 3h40 Gap 1:15 AM Lyon $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:35 PM 3h40 Gap 1:15 AM Lyon $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:05 PM 4h10 Gap 1:15 AM Lyon $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:30 PM 13h26 Gap 8:56 AM Lyon $176 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gap to Lyon:
A bus is $61 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gap to Lyon costing on average $80 (€68).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gap and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gap station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Gap, Gare SNCF and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with ZOU!, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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